compare and contrast

phrase

: to note what is similar and different about (two or more things)

For our assignment we must compare and contrast the two poets.

Examples of compare and contrast in a Sentence

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Holotype specimens serve as a main standard-bearer and reference point for the physical characteristics of a species, so that scientists can compare and contrast them to see if a specimen belongs to one species or another. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

And what our goal is with the midterm convention is really compare and contrast the two roads, one communist crazy versus traditional American commonsense values. — CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026

The most straightforward way for educators to incorporate the film into their teaching is simply to compare and contrast, Beck said, and different students will inevitably make different observations. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026

If possible, find a few folks in your local area who used one or the other and then compare and contrast their experiences to help inform your decision. — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 29 July 2026