as in opposite
something that is as different as possible from something else
true love for another is the antithesis of the desire to control that person's life
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Having other people’s opinions and what the public thinks in your head is just kind of like the antithesis of inspiration and being creative.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
In the antithesis of Sunday night’s LA bullpen game, Hershiser pitched the full nine innings.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Enter the antithesis of a modern-day college quarterback, a three-year backup who didn’t transfer, didn’t walk out, didn’t sell out.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
The classic examples of antithesis are: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
In the antithesis of Sunday night’s LA bullpen game, Hershiser pitched the full nine innings.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Enter the antithesis of a modern-day college quarterback, a three-year backup who didn’t transfer, didn’t walk out, didn’t sell out.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
The classic examples of antithesis are: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Antithesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antithesis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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