counterpoint
Example Sentences
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Ukraine, as one counterpoint, built about four million last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Pork chops have a long-standing relationship with applesauce — something sweet on the side, a soft counterpoint to the richness.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
Guardiola's style has become the purists' template, while Klopp's explosive "heavy metal football" provided a thrilling counterpoint.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
As a counterpoint, Lanier had Goodrow detail the addition of features including viewing recommendations, auto-play for videos and ads, and a version of YouTube designed specifically for children.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Although there is plenty of music that has no counterpoint, independent parts are one of the most basic ways to make music sound rich and interesting.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing counterpoint
The Things They Carried
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The Gilded Ones
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