COUNTERPART Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

counterpart

noun

ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpärt

Definition of counterpart

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

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as in twin

something or someone that strongly resembles another the daughter is her mother's counterpart in somewhat reduced form

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Recent Examples of counterpart The Democratic party has generally taken on a more adversarial relationship with BigTech than its right-wing counterpart. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026 These light-handed exfoliating formulas also considered a critical part of a daily routine aimed towards getting (and maintaining) glass skin—and a natural counterpart to moisturizing. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 Many restaurants within this year’s list support the growing trend that rurally set tasting menus are sometimes more interesting than their big-city counterparts, luring an increasing number of diners. — Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026 Good sleepers also had significantly larger total brain volume, including more gray and white matter, than their counterparts who did not sleep well. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counterpart

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterpart

Noun

Dakar winner Brock Heger quickly showed us all how to do it, perfectly executing the side-by-side equivalent of a skateboard tailslide along the wall’s highest point.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Nov. 2026
An aroma has no straightforward equivalent to a photograph or audio file.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of equivalent

Noun

Having entered the Anesthesiologist Assistant program in May, the twins are now securing airways through intubation, calculating delicate medication dosages, and tailoring anesthesia to patients with chronic conditions.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
In addition to their initial reunion, the finale sees the twins team up to save their father’s life.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of twin

Noun

Years later, while using a replica, Delciello spotted the 100-year-old original at a farmer’s market.

— Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Its miniature replica captures the grandeur of the iconic flagship, offering collectors a piece of Manhattan holiday history without the Manhattan real estate prices.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of replica

Noun

Unlike conventional sonar approaches that rely on lower-resolution acoustic images, synthetic aperture sonar combines multiple acoustic measurements collected as the sensor moves through the water.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
The image was manipulated by artificial intelligence and posted by a Colombian artist, according to Brazilian fact-checking outlet Agência Lupa.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of image

Noun

Authors can produce an audiobook with a synthetic narrator or a clone of their own voice, and translate the book—and that audiobook—into other languages.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026
The Deadpool & Wolverine actress also reflected on her time working alongside Hugh Jackman on Logan as the mutant clone/biological daughter of Wolverine, Laura/X-23.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of clone

Noun

To graduate from a stock concept to a real observation, picture-of-a-picture imagery like this asks for delicate framing.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
In a new study, researchers at the University of Ottawa have proposed this unconventional picture, which challenges some of modern physics’ biggest assumptions.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of picture

Noun

Across its music collaborations, portrait tees, and tributes, the list includes everyone from Michael Jackson to the Velvet Underground, Nirvana, Butthole Surfers, My Bloody Valentine, Daniel Johnston, Aphex Twin, and SALEM.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Avaialble in red and blue hues, the bandana showcases a portrait of Mimi in a field of blooms.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of portrait

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