COUNTERPOINT Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

counterpoint

noun

as in contrast

something or someone that is different from another especially in a pleasing way The warm color palette of the furniture is the perfect counterpoint to the cool walls. The acidity of the sauce works in counterpoint to the richness of the dish.

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Recent Examples of counterpoint Then wander next door to Queenstown Marina, a modern counterpoint to the heritage cafe that consists of a bakery, a Pilates studio and watersports outfitters housed in candy-colored floating sheds. —

New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026 Rather than melting, the tangy, creamy pimento cheese spread, with cheese shreds still intact, created a bright counterpoint to the charred Angus beef smash burger. —

Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 An indigo pant is also available as a grounding and versatile counterpoint to the collection’s bolder colors. —

Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026 Its plans to double its headcount, if confirmed, could be a striking counterpoint to the ongoing narrative that companies are no longer reliant on human staff thanks to the advent of AI. —

Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counterpoint

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Noun

The healthy birthday basket is a noticeable contrast to the treats of yesteryear for Fatou, who has been photographed eating cake throughout the years on her birthday, including on her 58th birthday in 2015.

— Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
The contrast between 2009 and what’s happened over the past 16 months — as the city deals with its biggest budget headaches since Sanders was mayor — is striking.

— U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026