COUNTERPOINT Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

counterpoint

noun

Definition of counterpoint

as in contrast

something or someone that is different from another especially in a pleasing way The warm color palette of the furniture is the perfect counterpoint to the cool walls. The acidity of the sauce works in counterpoint to the richness of the dish.

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Recent Examples of counterpoint The counterpoint is that those index-holders may use SpaceX options to hedge its inclusion, which would keep demand elevated for puts. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 6 July 2026 For all their confidence that progressive Christianity won’t play in red states, however, Warnock serves as a powerful counterpoint. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 24 June 2026 At a time when the United States has tense relationships with many of its overseas allies, international tourists' appreciation of American culture offers a counterpoint to the animosity between politicians. — Ava Berger, NPR, 19 June 2026 As for the furnishings and decor, Marie threw in a mix of colors, shapes, and textures—from an eye-popping blue denim patchwork on the sofa (Osni and Roberts’s idea) to a delicately curved Noguchi pendant lamp—to create a kaleidoscopic counterpoint to the woody cocoon. — Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for counterpoint

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Noun

The conditions are a stark contrast to the nation's bicentennial celebration in Washington in 1976, when the high temperature reached 84 degrees and the low dipped to 65 degrees, according to Department of Commerce data.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark contrast.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026

Definition of contrast

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According to Littley, a common mistake among home cooks is neglecting how the pasta and sauce complement each other.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Research in Management Science finds AI complements domain expertise rather than replacing it, creating the most value when the person interpreting the output already understands the problem.

— Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026