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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Though both Young and Raymond have performed extensively with their famous family members, the interplay of genetics presents a fascinating counterpoint to their personal musical journeys.
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Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024
The Bay Area’s hefty hiring in May of a net total of 7,000 workers provided a hopeful counterpoint to the dreary trends for the region during the first four months of the year.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024
The best thing Babes does is show that, and then provide a counterpoint to the idea that those are just the realities of getting older and growing apart.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 May 2024
The whine of mosquitoes probing for just one millimeter of flesh undefended by DEET was constant, set off by a counterpoint buzz of horseflies circling my head.
—Rusty Foster, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
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Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024
The Bay Area’s hefty hiring in May of a net total of 7,000 workers provided a hopeful counterpoint to the dreary trends for the region during the first four months of the year.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024
The best thing Babes does is show that, and then provide a counterpoint to the idea that those are just the realities of getting older and growing apart.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 May 2024
The whine of mosquitoes probing for just one millimeter of flesh undefended by DEET was constant, set off by a counterpoint buzz of horseflies circling my head.
—Rusty Foster, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
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“Counterpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpoint. Accessed 13 Sep. 2024.
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