ANTITHESIS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

antithesis

noun

an-ˈti-thə-səs

Definition of antithesis

as in opposite

something that is as different as possible from something else true love for another is the antithesis of the desire to control that person's life

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Recent Examples of antithesis For those of us who are reckoning with our youthful tanning exploits, however, the idea of wearing an oil formula in place of a cream or lotion seems like the antithesis of sun safety. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 July 2026 These are essentially the antithesis of the standard athletic shoe. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Sumissura considers itself as the antithesis of fast fashion. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 Another male figure, Lugh of the Long Arm, a god of light and master of many crafts in Celtic mythology, is the antithesis of the lizard demon and protects her during her transformation into a dragon. — Tina Eves, SPIN, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for antithesis

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opposite

Noun

During an El Niño year, the opposite is the case in the Atlantic.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
That felt the opposite here,as Chandler and Pierre actually have great chemistry together — with Pierre delivering most of the thoughtful answers and Chandler playing the role of the lovable crank.

— Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026

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