as in contradictory
being as different as possible
those two are fundamentally opposite—she being loquacious and outgoing where he is quiet and reserved
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as in contrary
something that is as different as possible from something else
no matter what I say, you insist on the opposite
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Recent Examples of opposite
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
Whereas 2022’s weather had an opposite effect; an extremely dry, hot summer that in some parts was saved by mid-August rain yielded better results for red wines than white, but stick with the best producers in either case.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2025
That shows the family is teaching empathy, mutual respect, and emotional intelligence—precisely the opposite of what the uncle accused them of lacking.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
On the acting front, Kravitz can be seen next opposite Austin Butler in the Darren Aronofsky thriller Caught Stealing, which bows this fall.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
Whereas 2022’s weather had an opposite effect; an extremely dry, hot summer that in some parts was saved by mid-August rain yielded better results for red wines than white, but stick with the best producers in either case.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
HiTech’s only competition came from that group’s diametric opposite.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2025
That shows the family is teaching empathy, mutual respect, and emotional intelligence—precisely the opposite of what the uncle accused them of lacking.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposite
Adjective
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In the comments, the creator posted several slightly contradictory comments.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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And even worse, Trump is leading Republicans down a path of making confused and contradictory arguments in support of higher taxes and central planning of the economy.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The context seemed to offer proof of William Blake’s adage: Without contraries is no progression.—
Barry Schwabsky,
Artforum,
1 Dec. 2024
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Anyone still out on new ownership is just a contrary a this point.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
29 July 2024
Noun
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But can this also work in reverse — taking TV storylines and shifting them to a theatrical release?—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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Move the dailies out to the street and after the drive do it all in reverse.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On the watch’s obverse, a teal blue dial in grand feu enamel presents a dynamic barley-seed pattern that requires 12 hours of meticulous hand-work to create.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Kraft noted that the coin's obverse was identical to the 1806 British coinage, while the reverse was unique to the Bahamas.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Opposite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposite. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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