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
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
The island's traditional cultures and non-Indigenous practices can be seen in the contrasts.
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ABC News,
19 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.
—
Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Noun
An Apple iPhone, by contrast, comes with 8GB or 12GB of DRAM.
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Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
The island's traditional cultures and non-Indigenous practices can be seen in the contrasts.
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ABC News,
19 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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Premium ticket sales made up the difference, and 60% of Delta’s total revenue now comes from higher-margin lines like premium cabins, loyalty programs, and cargo.
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Stay Vigilant While bed bugs are notoriously tricky to eliminate, layered treatment strategies can make all the difference.
Verb
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The future north campus remains a contest of differing visions.
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Feeling offended by opinions that differ from yours?
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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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.
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“Contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrast. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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