Synonyms for
Counterparts
Definition
Counterparts are people or things that are similar or equivalent to each other in some way.
Synonyms & similar words
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Common collocations
- political counterparts
- business counterparts
- academic counterparts
- international counterparts
- their counterparts in
- acting as counterparts
- serve as counterparts
Word family
noun counterpart
Usage note
Often used to refer to someone or something that has a similar role or function in a different place or organization. It implies a degree of equivalence or comparison.
Example sentences
- The CEO of the company has a counterpart in every department.
- The new product is the counterpart of the old one.
- The two paintings are counterparts of each other.
- The American president met with his Russian counterpart.
- The hero and the villain are counterparts in the story.
Quotes
'The counterpart to the hero is the villain, and I've got a great villain.' - Stanley Tucci
'I think it's a mistake to ever look for hope outside of one's self.' - Arthur Miller, Death of a Salesman (referring to the idea that a person's own efforts and abilities are their best counterpart)
'A true friend is the best possession.' - Benjamin Franklin (referring to the idea that a friend is a valuable counterpart to oneself)