counterpoint

[koun-ter-point] / ˈkaʊn tərˌpɔɪnt /

NOUN

contrast

Synonyms

STRONG

antithesis contradiction contradistinction differentiation disagreement inverse oppositeness opposition

Antonyms

STRONG

agreement harmony peace

Example Sentences

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As a counterpoint, Lanier had Goodrow detail the addition of features including viewing recommendations, auto-play for videos and ads, and a version of YouTube designed specifically for children.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

The ceremony has long served as a counterpoint to the Oscars: looser, more unpredictable, typically mounted in a beach tent by the Santa Monica Pier.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

He tells BBC Newsbeat the darker themes of Wuthering Heights "felt like the perfect counterpoint and pivot away from Brat".

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

But as the counterpoint to Bad Bunny, one of the most popular musicians and dynamic performers in the world, his set was a tough hang.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026

Dressed in the right language this might have made a fantastic answer—something about the woman’s serenity standing in powerful counterpoint to the general realism of the piece.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover