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counterparts

NOUN

match; identical part or thing

Synonyms

STRONG

analogue complement copy correlate correlative correspondent ditto doppelganger duplicate equal equivalent fellow like mate obverse opposite pendant ringer supplement tally twin

WEAK

carbon copy dead ringer look alike opposite number peas in a pod spit and image spitting image two of a kind

Antonyms

STRONG

original

Example Sentences

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The agency also posted pictures of U.S. officials meeting their Cuban counterparts on its X account External link.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

And behind the scenes, Chinese officials have been gently nudging their Iranian counterparts towards the negotiation table.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

And in at least one species, the cotton-top tamarin, moms who have less available help are more likely to reject their infants than their counterparts who are parenting with a group are.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Meanwhile, Bianco’s deputies have struggled to reduce violent crime — like their counterparts in other counties — though they have made improvements under Bianco, according to state statistics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Noting William’s rapport with his British counterparts, the Army made him a point man in U.S.–U.K. intelligence relations, twice sending him on long trips overseas.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield