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 Of course, there are legitimate counterpoints to Clark’s case. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 That set the stage for follow-up talks this week, and a potentially more encouraging counterpoint to the diplomatic stalemate on Iran. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026 During our conversation, Goldfarb seems attuned to the wariness but prepared with counterpoints. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026 Vyshnegradsky’s successor, Sergei Witte, offers the counterpoint. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counterpoint

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Noun

The Republicans' back-to-the-future approach will provide a stark contrast in November with Democrats, whose primary includes both younger and progressive candidates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
In contrast to the On Cloudmonster 3‘s bold and prominent floral covering, the Cloud X Tempo invites the Alpine Floral print in only by way of its insole.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026