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
semafor.com, 29 May 2026
In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
While both draw big crowds and, like the pope, Bad Bunny often dresses in white, their messages are contrasting.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
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Noun
India’s software sector, by contrast, is vulnerable to the growing use of AI in place of programmers and the country lacks major players in AI infrastructure, models, or chips, driving foreign investors to slash their exposure to its stock market.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Verb
But for many Lebanese — especially Shiites who form the backbone of Hezbollah’s support — Iran’s willingness to go to war for Hezbollah contrasts sharply with the government’s conciliatory policies toward Israel, and not in the government’s favor.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
While both draw big crowds and, like the pope, Bad Bunny often dresses in white, their messages are contrasting.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrast
Noun
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Light and Dark Backsplash and White Counters Choose a marble backsplash with a drastic color difference between the white and gray threads of color for a maximalist, glam look.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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There are no specific treatments for the strain of Ebola driving the current outbreak, but early medical care can make a big difference.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Verb
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While their scientific approaches differ, each company is developing tools and therapies designed to translate advances in aging biology into measurable clinical outcomes.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Reactor with historic roots Aurora differs from traditional nuclear plants through its fast neutron reactor design and compact architecture.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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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.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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In this role, Ken will lead CNBC Digital and help elevate the ambition, distinctiveness and impact of our journalism across platforms.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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All of it—the trees, the wildlife, the assemblage of diversity in both life and death through which Jacobs stalked in 1867—all of it was in a last gasp for existence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In correspondence discouraging districts’ diversity programs, the administration has repeatedly cited a broad interpretation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, which prevented colleges and universities from directly considering race in admissions.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The distinction was particularly evident in Pacific Palisades, where residents are still navigating the aftermath of the devastating 2025 wildfire, and rebuilding has been slow.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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But the exhibition and the scholarship, though occasionally a bit fawning, show why the value of Lewis’s art doesn’t hang on these distinctions.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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“Contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrast. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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