- plural of opposite.
opposites
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When these opposites encounter one another, they annihilate and release energy.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
Back in Dubai, Rosie says the arrival of her second child changed everything as she realised her sons were "polar opposites" and there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
There as here, they play opposites: Woody, a self-styled anarchist, the loose-living Oscar; Matthew, thinking about government, the orderly Felix.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Despite developing something like mutual affection, the men are opposites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 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
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