exact opposite
noun
: the complete opposite
I realize now that I have tried to make my work the exact opposite of my father's.
He used to be romantic, but now he's the exact opposite.
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But the truth is the exact opposite.
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Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Most people feel the exact opposite.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Opponents have argued the exact opposite, citing a district made up of small Central Valley towns and working class communities that rely heavily on lower cost health care.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Still, many Americans believe AI will have the exact opposite effect.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Most people feel the exact opposite.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Opponents have argued the exact opposite, citing a district made up of small Central Valley towns and working class communities that rely heavily on lower cost health care.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Still, many Americans believe AI will have the exact opposite effect.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exact opposite
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“Exact opposite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exact%20opposite. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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