Synonyms of counterpoint

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.

Related Words

• contrast
• complement
• foil
• correlate
• supplement
• negation
• inverse
• antithesis
• mirror image
• contrary
• converse
• opposite
• antonym
• counter
• obverse
• antipode
• reverse
• negative

Dissimilar Words

• synonym
• counterpart
• analogue
• copy
• duplicate
• replica
• carbon copy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of counterpoint

The counterpoint is that those index-holders may use SpaceX options to hedge its inclusion, which would keep demand elevated for puts. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 6 July 2026

This creamy counterpoint honors the caviar rather than competing with it, while a crisp gyoza shell adds a brilliant contrast in texture. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

For quieter moments, the bedrooms offer a calmer counterpoint, including one rendered in soothing blue tones with views over the lush greenery surrounding the home. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 June 2026

For all their confidence that progressive Christianity won’t play in red states, however, Warnock serves as a powerful counterpoint. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 24 June 2026