as opposed to
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—used to refer to something that is different from what has just been mentioned
The car gets 30 miles per gallon, as opposed to last year's model, which got only 25.
They use fresh fish, as opposed to fish that has been frozen.
I'd say she is a good player, as opposed to a great one.
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The unit of work is the commitment as opposed to the payout.
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
To Boutros, the growing interest in unusual timepieces, as opposed to predictably bankable models, is another example of how the market is maturing.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
My opponent also aligns herself with political radicals who view the justice system as a means to help and serve criminals, as opposed to victims of crime and our community.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
Black elongates the leg, and a sheer tight, as opposed to opaque, adds dimension to your overall look.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
To Boutros, the growing interest in unusual timepieces, as opposed to predictably bankable models, is another example of how the market is maturing.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
My opponent also aligns herself with political radicals who view the justice system as a means to help and serve criminals, as opposed to victims of crime and our community.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
Black elongates the leg, and a sheer tight, as opposed to opaque, adds dimension to your overall look.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
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“As opposed to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20opposed%20to. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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