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 As for the furnishings and decor, Marie threw in a mix of colors, shapes, and textures—from an eye-popping blue denim patchwork on the sofa (Osni and Roberts’s idea) to a delicately curved Noguchi pendant lamp—to create a kaleidoscopic counterpoint to the woody cocoon. — Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 The counterpoint will undoubtedly centre on revenue. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 June 2026 At a time when the United States has tense relationships with many of its overseas allies, international tourists' appreciation of American culture offers a counterpoint to the animosity between politicians. — Ava Berger, NPR, 19 June 2026 Public clocks are a counterpoint to that idea, offering an invitation to disengage with our phones and re-engage with the physical world around us. — Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for counterpoint

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In contrast, the subtle results of the new facelifts conceal serious invasion—hours of slicing and manipulating fascia, muscle, and fat.

— Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Furthermore, Apple's unified iOS 27 rollout provides a stable, day-one experience across all devices, in contrast to Android 17's fragmented adoption.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026