as in contrast
something or someone that is different from another especially in a pleasing way
The warm color palette of the furniture is the perfect counterpoint to the cool walls. The acidity of the sauce works in counterpoint to the richness of the dish.
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Thanks to its blend of sweet, bitter and citrusy notes, and the caramel’s slightly savory counterpoint, Spanish vermouth plays well with an incredible variety of dishes.
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Sofia Perez, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Natural Touches Woodland references bring a naturalistic counterpoint to the lush red-and-green palette that typifies Christmas—the more rustic, the more dramatic the contrast.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
Spindrift Sparkling Water 24-pack (Grapefruit) $21 $20 Amazon The individual writing this particular blurb would like to claim that grapefruit Spindrift is the best Spindrift flavor and will not entertain any disputes or counterpoints on the matter.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
If successful, Raskin would be a counterpoint to Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), the dogged chairman of the committee who has been an effective defender of President-elect Donald Trump.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Dec. 2024
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Sofia Perez, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Natural Touches Woodland references bring a naturalistic counterpoint to the lush red-and-green palette that typifies Christmas—the more rustic, the more dramatic the contrast.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
Spindrift Sparkling Water 24-pack (Grapefruit) $21 $20 Amazon The individual writing this particular blurb would like to claim that grapefruit Spindrift is the best Spindrift flavor and will not entertain any disputes or counterpoints on the matter.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
If successful, Raskin would be a counterpoint to Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), the dogged chairman of the committee who has been an effective defender of President-elect Donald Trump.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Counterpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpoint. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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