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
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
But so far, the buildup to this year’s draft has stemmed from the opposite side.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
David Ingram, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Every other person The Athletic talked to, in the league and connected to this deal, believed exactly the opposite.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The way in is two sisters who find themselves on opposite sides of the war.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
But so far, the buildup to this year’s draft has stemmed from the opposite side.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
Gardner’s and Humphreys’ statements broadcast the opposite of the general perception that Musk was in charge of DOGE.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Every other person The Athletic talked to, in the league and connected to this deal, believed exactly the opposite.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposite
Adjective
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The wants of the electorate are contradictory and rooted in base emotions rather than rational thought.—
Steven Hyden,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Other federal workers received contradictory guidance.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Feb. 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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Throwing our economic growth in reverse by imposing harmful tariffs and repealing existing laws will only leave the U.S. auto industry in the dust.—
Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The woman woke up, put the vehicle in reverse and tried to flee, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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The obverse features a portrait of Lady Liberty, while the reverse showcases an eagle encircled by a wreath.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Opposite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposite. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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