as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the contrast between the two approaches to the problem of overeating could not be greater
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Recent Examples of contrast
James Verini, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
In contrast, the James Webb Space Telescope has several observing modes that can break light into many wavelengths, but all of them are limited by the observatory’s small field of view.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2025
Polar opposites, the most compelling aspects of Bans’ and Krebs’ series happen when Catherine and Birdie’s personal decisions (and differing wardrobes) are contrasted with one another.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In contrast, Dugin’s fluency with these arguments is as formidable as his loathing for liberalism is sincere.
—James Verini, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
In contrast, the James Webb Space Telescope has several observing modes that can break light into many wavelengths, but all of them are limited by the observatory’s small field of view.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
This brightly colored plant is perfect for setting off contrasting colors of yellow and orange in a garden and as a spiller in hanging baskets.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2025
Polar opposites, the most compelling aspects of Bans’ and Krebs’ series happen when Catherine and Birdie’s personal decisions (and differing wardrobes) are contrasted with one another.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrast
Noun
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In 2012, for example, 49% of Americans responding to the General Social Survey, a long-standing national survey that measures societal change, said Black-white differences in income, housing and jobs were due to a lack of willpower on the part of Black people.—
Karyn Vilbig,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2025
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If learning the difference in roles that wielding a switch axe has in contrast to a hammer doesn’t sound complex enough there are elemental weaknesses and resistances to keep in mind around each monster.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The differing last names could easily be explained.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, the court had turned away a similar challenge, despite a split among federal appeals courts that had weighed state bans and come to differing decisions.—
Mark Sherman,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As 2025 began and the Trump Administration began cracking down on diversity measures in the government, Target dialed down its diversity, equity and inclusion goals, sending its reputational score down again.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Iconic Architecture in Puglia Photo: Getty Images Often referred to as the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is a landscape of raw beauty and intense diversity (just look to its rocky coastlines, ancient olive groves, and quiet countrysides for proof).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But recently, two experts have made a cogent distinction.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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With 273 career home runs and 916 RBIs, all those All-Star games and that World Series MVP distinction and five Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger awards, Perez has amassed the makings of a candidacy for the National Baseball Hall of Fame — where George Brett resides as the only primary Royal.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrast. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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