Counterparts
Rivals and counterparts are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rivals" instead a noun "Counterparts".
Rivals
Counterparts and rivals are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterparts" instead a noun "Rivals".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The Shinsengumi and their rivals/counterparts, the Ishin-Shishi.
Source: Secret Police - In some cases, it's their enemy rivals and in some cases the heroes are fighting off their evil counterparts (which invariably leads to starting off with everyone fighting themselves).
Source: Rock Paper Switch - Evil Counterpart: The villainous team in the Vengeance expansion includes four new villains, all of whom are direct counterparts of their rivals on the Freedom Five to different extents.
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