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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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Opposites attract in this story of a spoiled pop princess and a cowboy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

Opposites don't attract, but mixing them with the right chemistry can give a delicious result.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2024

In the spirit of knowing their worth, the production workers behind Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty and Hulu’s Solar Opposites are moving to unionize.

From The Verge • Feb. 23, 2022

Opposites attract, in spite of all attempts to stifle said attraction, in this bewitching 1988 romantic comedy from the director Joan Micklin Silver.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2020

"You are dark, and Maud is light; I am dark; and it is said Opposites are better wed;— So I think I'm right."

From Blooms of the Berry by Cawein, Madison J.