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

Lula, 80, and Trump, 79, are ideological opposites who have had a rocky relationship, and their meeting Thursday will be only their second official encounter since they held talks in Malaysia last year.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Though they were political opposites, he was a close friend of the late William McIlvanney and thought highly of his work.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Playing opposites, Mr. Fiennes and Mr. O’Connell are excitingly charismatic in the lead roles, and as each pursues his separate path the movie keeps the audience guessing about how they will meet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 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