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
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The crusts are thin and aggressively charred, with grated Parmesan that nicely contrasts a bright and sweet sauce.
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Noun
As a final comedic beat, Krypto immediately gets into some chocolate — a playful contrast to his earlier near-death experience after being poisoned by Krem.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Verb
The new AmaMaya expands Mekong operations in January 2027, connecting Vietnam and Cambodia’s contrasts with a pace that makes the in-between matter.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The crusts are thin and aggressively charred, with grated Parmesan that nicely contrasts a bright and sweet sauce.
—
Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrast
Noun
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Hobbs said the difference is that federal agencies often warned states of threats before attacks occurred.
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Aside from resting starters, getting players off the bench for valuable time on the pitch could be the difference as the competition gets tougher.
Verb
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This Hollywood initiative advises major studios like Disney and Paramount on crafting stories that promote pluralism and humanize differing perspectives.
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But club sports differ greatly from varsity athletics in terms of funding and visibility.
Noun
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
Noun
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.
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That diversity is reflected in the various mediums seen throughout the show, from painting and photography to three-dimensional artworks.
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The creative duo came into the podcast studio to discuss their stunning collaboration in the Summer 2026 issue—a sprawling portrait both of modern Texan life and, more broadly, of American diversity, 250 years into the nation’s history.
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The film carries a further distinction as one of the first war features shot entirely in Bali.
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It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
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“Contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrast. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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