diametrically opposed to
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: the exact opposite of
His position on the issue is diametrically opposed to that of his partner.
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Their criticism stood diametrically opposed to accusations by human rights groups that the Israeli military had committed war crimes.
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Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
The Sussex position has historically been diametrically opposed to the staff who criticize her, with Harry insisting Meghan spread nothing but sweetness and light through the corridors of Kensington Palace.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
That’s generally my vibe: a postmodern mash-up of earthy, anachronistic styles that are diametrically opposed to the sci-fi fantasy suggested by the Urwerk UR-120.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024
Here was Baio, who was espousing beliefs diametrically opposed to Youssef’s, but who was also pushing for the See Dad Run writers to give his young co-star better material.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
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Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
The Sussex position has historically been diametrically opposed to the staff who criticize her, with Harry insisting Meghan spread nothing but sweetness and light through the corridors of Kensington Palace.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
That’s generally my vibe: a postmodern mash-up of earthy, anachronistic styles that are diametrically opposed to the sci-fi fantasy suggested by the Urwerk UR-120.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024
Here was Baio, who was espousing beliefs diametrically opposed to Youssef’s, but who was also pushing for the See Dad Run writers to give his young co-star better material.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
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