as opposed to
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—used to refer to something that is different from what has just been mentioned
The car gets 30 miles per gallon, as opposed to last year's model, which got only 25.
They use fresh fish, as opposed to fish that has been frozen.
I'd say she is a good player, as opposed to a great one.
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The murals scattered throughout NoDa offer stunning backdrops with artistic cred for your social media-worthy pics, as opposed to creating memories standing in front of more corporate works.
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Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Typically, to the average viewer, this won't make any noticeable difference, but there are more pixels and a slightly finer picture produced in 4K viewing as opposed to 4K UHD.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Taurus arrives at the function fully committed to the idea that the holidays are meant for rest, indulgence and enjoyment, as opposed to rushing around town or adhering to unnecessary plans.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
The process involves taking cuttings from several vines and propagating them, which promotes genetic diversity, as opposed to cloning, in which only one vine is used, leading to uniform genetics across a vineyard.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
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Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Typically, to the average viewer, this won't make any noticeable difference, but there are more pixels and a slightly finer picture produced in 4K viewing as opposed to 4K UHD.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Taurus arrives at the function fully committed to the idea that the holidays are meant for rest, indulgence and enjoyment, as opposed to rushing around town or adhering to unnecessary plans.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
The process involves taking cuttings from several vines and propagating them, which promotes genetic diversity, as opposed to cloning, in which only one vine is used, leading to uniform genetics across a vineyard.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
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“As opposed to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20opposed%20to. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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