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opposites

NOUN

something completely unlike

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antithesis contrary

STRONG

antipode antonym contra contradiction contrast converse counterpart foil inverse obverse opposition paradox reverse

WEAK

another adverse antilogy antipole other extreme other side other side of coin vice versa

Antonyms

STRONG

agreement same similarity

WEAK

likeness

Example Sentences

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But the mix of both energies of these authentic polar opposites worked well together to keep the crowd laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Sovereignty and openness aren’t opposites; they lie on a continuum.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Playing opposites, Mr. Fiennes and Mr. O’Connell are excitingly charismatic in the lead roles, and as each pursues his separate path the movie keeps the audience guessing about how they will meet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

They are also, by their own admission, polar opposites.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

It didn’t take long before I figured something out about me and Rondell: we’re pretty much exact opposites in everything.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña