Synonyms of counterpart

counterpart

noun

ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpärt 

1

as in equivalent

one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value

she worked with her counterpart in the other office to get the job done

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equivalent
• colleague
• partner
• fellow
• rival
• peer
• parallel
• coordinate
• competitor
• companion
• compeer
• equal
• match
• coequal
• like
• analogue
• twin
• half
• double
• associate
• mate
• copartner

2

as in twin

something or someone that strongly resembles another

the daughter is her mother's counterpart in somewhat reduced form

Synonyms & Similar Words

• twin
• replica
• image
• clone
• equivalent
• picture
• portrait
• duplicate
• double
• duplication
• facsimile
• doppelgänger
• likeness
• carbon
• look-alike
• alter ego
• fetch
• portrayal
• mirror image
• carbon copy
• spit
• match
• ringer
• companion
• spitting image
• fellow
• effigy
• analogue
• parallel
• mate
• equal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposite
• reverse
• antithesis
• converse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of counterpart

One is that artificial flavors are inherently less healthy than their natural counterparts. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026

Moran, who has served in the Senate since 2011, has not publicly endorsed Marshall’s campaign or touted any recent appearances with his Republican counterpart. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Today’s counterparts are frontier AI companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic, which command the human talent, data, models, and finance on which advanced intelligence depends. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026

The new ship shares several design features with its counterpart, including a flight deck, a hangar behind the forward superstructure, and structures for handling underwater vehicles. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026