counterparts

NOUN

match; identical part or thing

Synonyms

STRONG

analogue complement copy correlate correlative correspondent ditto doppelganger duplicate equal equivalent fellow like mate obverse opposite pendant ringer supplement tally twin

WEAK

carbon copy dead ringer look alike opposite number peas in a pod spit and image spitting image two of a kind

Antonyms

STRONG

original

Example Sentences

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Counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia and Nigeria were there, as well as the secretary general of the League of Arab States and the ambassador of Qatar.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2023

Counterparts in the Honolulu office took over their duties.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2023

Counterparts from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates came in March to talk about Iran and oil; so did Iran’s foreign minister.

From Washington Post • May 19, 2022

Counterparts in Texas say they have “the funds needed for our current activities,” while those in Florida said “the current funding is sufficient to cover our planned response.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 27, 2017

Counterparts visiting the nuns in the twilight… at night!

From Sister Teresa by Moore, George (George Augustus)