COUNTERPOINT Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

counterpoint

noun

Definition of counterpoint

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 Basel Social Club, an adventurous initiative that has provided counterpoint programming to the spectacle of Art Basel week in Switzerland since 2022, will launch a Japanese edition for Art Week Tokyo in November. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 From ash trees on the Appalachian Trail to century-old elms in Vermont’s capital, emerging treatments and breeding programs offer a rare, hopeful counterpoint to widespread insect and disease damage. — Amanda Swinhart, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 In counterpoint stands the artist herself, who does not read, write, or speak. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 The chimney also acts as a counterpoint to the otherwise low-slung profile. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counterpoint

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterpoint

Noun

That's a stark contrast to Makary and other recent FDA nominees who have had to divest investments or cut other financial ties with companies regulated by the FDA.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Infrastructure, by contrast, can generate revenue for decades.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of contrast

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That’s made for an exhilarating first impression and a potentially stunning complement to quarterback Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs prepare to take on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
After initially staying on the sidelines during the streaming wars, the company under Murdoch’s direction last August launched subscription streamer Fox One, a complement to fast-growing free outlet Tubi.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026