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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Recent Examples of counterpoint
There is one film that serves as a counterpoint, representing the vigor these older characters strive to resurrect.
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Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
The TikTok deal offers an interesting counterpoint to the ongoing disconnect with Paramount Global, a longtime media client which has been dark on Nielsen for the past two months due to a contract dispute.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
The TikTok deal offers an interesting counterpoint to the ongoing disconnect with Paramount Global, a longtime media client which has been dark on Nielsen for the past two months due to a contract dispute.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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“Counterpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpoint. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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