counterpart
noun
coun·ter·part
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpärt 
1
: one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
2
a
: a thing that fits another perfectly
b
: something that completes : complement
the lead actress and her male counterpart
3
a
: one remarkably similar to another
The crow is sometimes mistaken for its larger counterpart, the raven.
b
: one having the same function or characteristics as another
college presidents and their counterparts in business
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The secretary of defense met with his counterparts in Asia to discuss the nuclear crisis.
Metal tools replaced their stone counterparts many, many years ago.
the lead actress and her male counterpart
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Australian filmmakers are more interested than ever in collaborating with Indian counterparts.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
The scene finds Menzel and Chenoweth iconically singing together, and also gives each actress a special moment with their big-screen character counterpart.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
Its counterpart, the Calming Serum, features mugwort and green tea, to reduce dermal irritation.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Another challenge facing the creative team was the casting of Caroline and Lucien, whose movie counterparts are so synonymous with Gellar and Phillippe’s indelible performances.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
The scene finds Menzel and Chenoweth iconically singing together, and also gives each actress a special moment with their big-screen character counterpart.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
Its counterpart, the Calming Serum, features mugwort and green tea, to reduce dermal irritation.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Another challenge facing the creative team was the casting of Caroline and Lucien, whose movie counterparts are so synonymous with Gellar and Phillippe’s indelible performances.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for counterpart
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“Counterpart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterpart. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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counterpart
noun
coun·ter·part
ˈkau̇nt-ər-ˌpärt
1
: a part or thing that matches another
the left arm is the counterpart of the right
2
: something that serves to complete something else : complement
3
: a person closely resembling another
Legal Definition
counterpart
noun
coun·ter·part
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpärt
: one of two corresponding or duplicate copies of a legal instrument
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