At the time George Boole's algebra of logic made a strong counterpoint to ordinary number algebra, so the term "universal" served to calm strained sensibilities.

But it can be a strong counterpoint for "feminine" furnishings like an ornate wrought-iron table.

For ten years after 1914 the theme of party was accompanied by a strong counterpoint: the idea of coalition.

The thump of his tail was a strong counterpoint to the anxiousness that had prevailed on the bridge for too long.

Mr. Dine has left a surface of angular chisel marks, which are a strong counterpoint to that sculpture's essential curviness.

But their traditionalist plans for the exterior serve as a strong counterpoint to the curving glass and aluminum condo towers sprouting up on NoLita's borders.

As strong counterpoint to the ephemera that is his bread and butter, Mr. Abeles shows a couple of works that portray Jewish rituals.

It has strong rhythmic counterpoint of accents and sophisticated melodic figuration.

The primarily green, organic shapes in the fan by Norimasa Mizutani from Japan are a strong counterpoint to the rigorous angularity of a fan's folds.

These consistent horizontal lines are dramatically emphasized by the strong counterpoint of the six vertical piers.