How to Use contrast in a Sentence

contrast

1 of 2 verb

• Her black dress and the white background contrast sharply.
• We compared and contrasted the two characters of the story.
• Mossy greens sharply contrast against the warm browns of tree trunks and dirt.
  — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2024
• Roofs often contrasted sharply with the blue of the sky.
  — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2023
• Their garb contrasts sharply with the plain black-and-white clothes worn by the maid.
  — Judith H. Dobrzynski, WSJ, 24 Jan. 2020
• This contrasts with the soft, flowing warmth of the red coral dome and the ripples of gold.
  — Rosie Jarman, ELLE, 7 Apr. 2023
• The bright-blue sky contrasted with the warm reds and golds across the tundra.
  — Alli Harvey, Alaska Dispatch News, 6 Oct. 2017
• That mood contrasts mightily with the one of the moment.
  — Ruth La Ferla, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2017
• During the day, the anthracite turns them a dark gray to contrast against the noir backdrop.
  — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2021
• The penalties contrast with the prizes being dangled elsewhere in the world.
  — Saeed Shah, WSJ, 22 June 2021
• The arched brass mirrors contrast the linear feel of the bathroom and soften the space.
  — Monica Mercuri, House Beautiful, 3 Sep. 2021
• Compare and contrast the series to the novel by picking up a copy of the book.
  — Abby Dupes, Town & Country, 31 July 2021
• The ground in the shot seems to feature a very colorful floor and contrasting aztec rug.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 20 Apr. 2020
• The crushed green olives should be big and fleshy, like a chunky relish to contrast the icy bite of the fennel.
  — Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2022
• The white accessory contrasts sharply against the black walls.
  — Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2019
• Hoping to contrast the white with a blue like hale navy above the chair rail in the dining area and on the kitchen island.
  — The Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2020
• Thimphu contrasts sharply with most cities throughout the world.
  — Antonia Neubauer, Town & Country, 5 Oct. 2016
• Crisp whites contrast with inky blacks and are united by a deep midnight blue tone.
  — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 29 July 2022
• Oak comes in at the end of the nose, contrasting the wood and floral undertones.
  — Emily Price, Fortune, 11 July 2018
• In each theater, this soft hue contrasts with the sunset colors of the seats like an evening sky.
  — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 19 Jan. 2018
• George contrasted his wife in a dark suit with a black undershirt and shiny loafers.
  — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
• That would be important goals to be able to do those things each in contrasting ways.
  — CBS News, 29 Mar. 2023
• Ion traps have a contrasting set of strengths and weaknesses.
  — Quanta Magazine, 18 July 2019
• The metal finish provides a warm tone to contrast the paint and adds drama.
  — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 20 July 2023
• Corden went on to contrast that with the United States.
  — Justine Browning, EW.com, 28 June 2022
• So here are some other wool coats with contrasting details that are kind of like it!
  — Rachel Torgerson, Cosmopolitan, 8 Mar. 2018
• Serve this dessert with cups of espresso or strong coffee to contrast its richness.
  — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
• But blue is only going to contrast against the pink and make everything seem too bright.
  — Washington Post, Star Tribune, 5 Mar. 2021
• And contrast that with the kid whose parents are well-educated and who can read to them.
  — CBS News, 7 June 2020
• Her goal for this song was to contrast the character from herself.
  — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE.com, 17 Aug. 2021

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contrast

2 of 2 noun

• The queen's wit and humor made the prince seem dull by contrast.
• Careful contrast of the twins shows some differences.
• In contrast to last year's profits, the company is not doing very well.
• I observed an interesting contrast in the teaching styles of the two women.
• They spent millions of dollars on advertising. By way of contrast, our small company spent under 5,000 dollars.
• But what a contrast in the way the teams got things done with the run.
  — Kirk Kenney, sandiegouniontribune.com, 24 Dec. 2017
• The match had been billed as a contrast between styles.
  — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2021
• Increase the contrast a bit to keep the final look deep and dark.
  — Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2023
• Yet, in contrast to the first days of the war, the city is humming with life.
  — Marc Santora, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Mar. 2022
• This is in contrast with the very smooth fluid brushwork of the rest of the still life scene.
  — Natasha Gural, Forbes, 3 May 2023
• The most glaring contrast comes in the event of a departure.
  — Michael Casagrande | [e-mail], al, 24 Aug. 2022
• By contrast, the flu all but disappears in the warmer months and surges in the cold.
  — Cailley Lapara, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2023
• The state of the economy, by contrast, is right out there in the open.
  — Arkansas Online, 26 June 2021
• Those images are in direct contrast to the words that tell you about the risks.
  — Neil Senturia, sandiegouniontribune.com, 9 July 2018
• Burgess said the record use of the hotline this year points to the contrast in types of concerns from last year.
  — NBC News, 23 Nov. 2020
• The strength of her mind stands in contrast with the weakness and frailty of her body and condition.
  — John Hopewell, Variety, 2 Jan. 2023
• And crisp whites provided a contrast with a slate of dark films.
  — Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2021
• This means that in contrast to liquids and solids, the volume of a gas is not fixed.
  — Svenja Lohner, Scientific American, 13 June 2019
• Outline the door with white trim to emphasize the contrast.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2020
• His voice lived in contrast to his body, small and plaintive.
  — Lena Dunham, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2019
• The women play in contrast to each other, but all in great taste.
  — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 16 Apr. 2019
• The police presence was heavy, in contrast to most years.
  — Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, 24 June 2020
• The south, which is far poorer, by contrast has been largely spared the worst.
  — Fortune, 5 May 2020
• Ear loops, by contrast, create a larger gap at the sides of your face.
  — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 22 Jan. 2021
• Sotomayor, in contrast, does not miss a chance to send up a flare.
  — Ariane De Vogue, CNN, 22 Oct. 2021
• This is all a stark contrast to what Portland had been facing the past few weeks.
  — oregonlive, 22 Feb. 2021
• In contrast to the offense-laden first half, the second half was marred with turnovers from both sides.
  — Marco Cummings, The Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2019
• Like the ndolé, the addition of shrimp brings welcome snap and sweet contrast.
  — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2021
• Here’s a comparison and contrast of the two shows along with some themes that crop up.
  — cleveland.com, 31 Jan. 2018
• In contrast, Biden’s basement has proved more of a tomb than a front porch.
  — Victor Davis Hanson, National Review, 29 Sep. 2020

Last Updated: 27 Mar 2024