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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opposites

They are the diametrical opposites of Angela and Joe: calm and free, while their downstairs neighbors are neurotic and toxically codependent.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

The pair are seen by many as polar opposites.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

Lula, 80, and Trump, 79, are ideological opposites who have had a rocky relationship, and their meeting Thursday will be only their second official encounter since they held talks in Malaysia last year.

From Barron's ● May 6, 2026

The two series are tonally different — ”The Madison” a Taylor Sheridan drama, “Margo” an adaptation of Rufi Thorpe’s funny, heartwarming novel — and Stacy and Shyanne are, in many ways, polar opposites.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026

It’s one of the many ways we are opposites.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan