counterpoint

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 on the Web Soften the Landings Even a small lawn in a city yard can make a big difference, offering a green counterpoint to hardscaping elsewhere. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024 Conversely, the large glass surfaces provide a contemporary counterpoint to the weight and solidity of the stone. New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024 How Black People Relate to the Sea But every point has a counterpoint in Abdella’s work, a clear sign of his contrarian impulse. Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2024 Hovig is magnetic as the serene Marianne, while Jacobsen has a vital warmth and energy that works in counterpoint to her reserve. Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for counterpoint 

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“Counterpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpoint. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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