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as in equivalents
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
she worked with her counterpart in the other office to get the job done
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as in pictures
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the daughter is her mother's counterpart in somewhat reduced form
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Recent Examples of counterparts
The emu is the second-largest living bird in the world after the ostrich, with adult females being larger and heavier than their male counterparts.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
As Niall and Ruben, stepbrothers locked in a toxic relationship over the course of 30 years, Robertson (played by Jamie Bell as an adult) and Campbell (Gadd as an adult) bring the series’ explosive depiction of modern masculinity to life as exquisitely as their older counterparts.
—Barry Levitt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers’ concerns revolve around the national security risks of sharing wide swaths of data and information with AI companies in China, which often provide cheaper, open source tools compared with their American counterparts.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The species evolved to adapt, with some growing larger and others smaller than their mainland counterparts, explaining the larger size of the island scrub-jay and the small size of the island fox.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
The difference is most pronounced in adult males, with Steller males often tipping the scales at more than double the weight of their California counterparts.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The investigation involved the Czech authorities and counterparts in Austria, Britain, and Slovakia as well as the European Union’s law enforcement agency Europol.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Indeed resort shows often provide bigger experiences than their regular season ready-to-wear counterparts.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Series That Travel Most importantly Gårdare has had to prioritise stories that travel, and quality over quantity to counter in-house budget cuts and escalating production costs, harsh measures already implemented by many of her European counterparts.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
As Niall and Ruben, stepbrothers locked in a toxic relationship over the course of 30 years, Robertson (played by Jamie Bell as an adult) and Campbell (Gadd as an adult) bring the series’ explosive depiction of modern masculinity to life as exquisitely as their older counterparts.
—Barry Levitt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers’ concerns revolve around the national security risks of sharing wide swaths of data and information with AI companies in China, which often provide cheaper, open source tools compared with their American counterparts.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The species evolved to adapt, with some growing larger and others smaller than their mainland counterparts, explaining the larger size of the island scrub-jay and the small size of the island fox.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
The difference is most pronounced in adult males, with Steller males often tipping the scales at more than double the weight of their California counterparts.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The investigation involved the Czech authorities and counterparts in Austria, Britain, and Slovakia as well as the European Union’s law enforcement agency Europol.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Indeed resort shows often provide bigger experiences than their regular season ready-to-wear counterparts.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Series That Travel Most importantly Gårdare has had to prioritise stories that travel, and quality over quantity to counter in-house budget cuts and escalating production costs, harsh measures already implemented by many of her European counterparts.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterparts
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Bose pros Bose products are known for their rich sound, and although Bose is a top audio equipment brand, many of them are more affordable than Sonos equivalents.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the marks are essentially phonetic equivalents and, thus, sound similar.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Participants will board a 4-wheel-drive for a bumpy 13-mile tour with frequent stops for pictures, sketches and questions.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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The following slide proved that the bribe worked, as Emma adorably smiled in her school pictures, and the results were perfection.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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In a 2006 study, Redelmeier and his colleagues found that acronyms may improve a trial’s likelihood of being cited.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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So many of my female colleagues are moms or moms-to-be, and there is comfort in being around other working women who are also building families.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Mozart and Beethoven two-bedroom suites each accommodate up to four people—one queen and two twins—and the Dvorak and Blues suites have king and sofa beds for up to three people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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In front of about 40-ish people in the crowd on Senior Night on April 1, the Braves routed Hesston College (where the Sowers twins attended college) 27-7.—
PJ Green
April 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Unlike many of her peers, Pau decided to maintain a professional day job while pursuing her artistic practice.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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According to the report, around 40 percent of Black adults are getting fewer than seven hours of sleep per night on average and are less likely to wake up feeling well-rested than their Asian, white and Hispanic peers.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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The Fossil Exhibit Trail has an accessible boardwalk with replicas of fossils and prehistoric creatures that once lived in the area.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ceramic artist Chandler Romeo has been putting the finishing touches on miniature replicas of the tower ahead of the reopening.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Actor Taye Diggs and partners Autumn Federici, Shelby Stone, James Black, and Troy Brookins on Thursday announced the launch of Microhouse Films, a mobile-first vertical storytelling platform putting distribution in the hands of filmmakers, which is set to launch this spring.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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That kind of support from community partners was always the intention of Measure H, said Hogeboom, who helped advocate for the measure.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Content created by users has come to account for or shape much of the information, images, and videos that users encounter online, whether via social media or other sites.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday, April 26, Kardashian, 41, shared a carousel of sweet images on Instagram featuring snaps of her with her daughter True, 8, and son Tatum, 3, at Disneyland.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Counterparts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterparts. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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