as in opposite
something that is as different as possible from something else
the new administration had promised peace and prosperity, but what we got was the obverse: war and recession
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as in reverse
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Recent Examples of obverse
Dennis J. McGrath, Star Tribune, 12 Oct. 2020
And if lack of activity means flimsier bones, researchers want to see if the obverse is true.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2014
Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The obverse side will still feature the portrait of former President George Washington by Laura Gardin Fraser.
—Jordan D. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2023
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Noun
Minnesota’s — is the obverse of current trends.
—Dennis J. McGrath, Star Tribune, 12 Oct. 2020
And if lack of activity means flimsier bones, researchers want to see if the obverse is true.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2014
Adjective
The obverse side of the communications coin is that without TLS encryption, that information is there for anyone to sniff out.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The obverse side will still feature the portrait of former President George Washington by Laura Gardin Fraser.
—Jordan D. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obverse
Noun
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Yet, the 77-year history of the quest for a two-state solution exposes that the opposite of such posturing is needed to negotiate a successful land-for-peace deal.—
Peter L. Hahn / Made by History,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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But recent polling suggests the opposite may be true, with growing support even among those paying the tolls.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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America has witnessed a reverse revolution over these last few weeks.—
Darren Soto,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2025
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Vince Carter’s reverse 360-degree dunk, with a windmill wide and forceful enough to produce a breeze, ignited The Arena in Oakland.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The idea may feel counterintuitive to some investors, since bond yields and prices have an inverse relationship.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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Two of the more common types are inverse and plaque psoriasis.1 Inverse psoriasis is a rash that develops between body folds or places where the skin rubs against itself, including the genitals, underarms, and under the breasts.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Obverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obverse. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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