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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Examples of counterpart in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Like their counterparts in finance, these executives face daunting business challenges, but the innovations are inspiring.
—
Diane Brady, Fortune, 16 May 2024
The Disney Entertainment co-chair was seated in the front row, beside counterpart Alan Bergman.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 16 May 2024
The Disney Entertainment co-chair was seated in the front row, beside counterpart Alan Bergman.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 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 19 May. 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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