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Synonyms & Antonyms of counterpoint
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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“Counterpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpoint. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of counterpoint was in the 15th century
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