ANTITHESIS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

antithesis

noun

an-ˈti-thə-səs

Definition of antithesis

as in opposite

something that is as different as possible from something else true love for another is the antithesis of the desire to control that person's life

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Recent Examples of antithesis These questions challenge candidates to acknowledge mistakes and share credit—the antithesis of their natural motivation to self-aggrandize and create a heroic image of their impact. — Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026 The song is a form of resistance that acts as the antithesis of the actions in the White House’s video. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 The lack of acknowledgement on the use of glyphosate is the antithesis of regenerative agriculture and a leap backwards to the movement that acts as the most practical solution to fixing our food system. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 For those of us who are reckoning with our youthful tanning exploits, however, the idea of wearing an oil formula in place of a cream or lotion seems like the antithesis of sun safety. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for antithesis

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opposite

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Whatnot pointed out that some of the leading trends across the past few years are seeing their opposites pick up.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
But the romantic and professional relationship between Holmes and former company president Sunny Balwani seemed to be the opposite.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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