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
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The 2025 class, by contrast, has just Ward and Sanders as prospects worth any first-round discussion.
—Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
This stance contrasts sharply with Russia, which since the invasion has become an even more hostile place for its LGBTQ people.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The Frick, by contrast, seems totally unaffected by the upheaval of the past five years, with neither of those things to boast.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The 2025 class, by contrast, has just Ward and Sanders as prospects worth any first-round discussion.
—Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
This is contrasted by Yasuke, whose hulking figure couldn’t be more different from hers.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
This stance contrasts sharply with Russia, which since the invasion has become an even more hostile place for its LGBTQ people.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrast
Noun
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The biggest difference between working with Blaine and other clients?—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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That's the difference between the first term and the second term, that on this issue Trump will be the moderating influence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Previously, these kinds of tags have differed depending on who was defining them and where they had been published.—
Andy Robertson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Credit counseling agencies also offer programs that help manage debt, but these differ from traditional debt consolidation.—
Ashley Donohoe,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This trend is part of a broader shift in the wine industry, where consumers are seeking diversity in their wine experiences and moving beyond familiar options like pinot grigio.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration has shown willingness to withhold federal funding over issues involving antisemitism allegations, diversity programs and transgender athletes.—
Cheyanne Mumphrey,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But there is an important distinction to make between a goalkeeper kicking long and passing long; Maresca’s primary issue is with the former and his desire to avoid simply gifting possession back to the opposition.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Ferrer has the distinction of being the longest-serving drummer in Guns N’ Roses history.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrast. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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