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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

But their routes to success are complete opposites.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

On paper, the films are total opposites, but the feelings they evoked among viewers were not.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

It’s like when Lola plants flowers along side the veggies in her garden and says that even though they’re opposites, they help each other grow.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio