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
Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
One Seamless System Readdy was built as a unified platform in contrast to the old website developers.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s crafted from 100 percent wool, and has khakhi and cream hues that contrast well against hardwood floors and pairs well with other neutrals or pops of color.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
In contrast, Manchester City, whose first Champions League title in 2023 should have been the gateway to several more, have lost the knack for continental dominance.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
One Seamless System Readdy was built as a unified platform in contrast to the old website developers.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Lillusory Two-Piece Cardigan & Wide-Leg Lounge Set This cardigan-style top, detailed with gold buttons and a contrasting trim, has a timeless appeal with all the comfort of a modern-day loungewear set.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s crafted from 100 percent wool, and has khakhi and cream hues that contrast well against hardwood floors and pairs well with other neutrals or pops of color.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrast
Noun
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But at least some of his teammates notice a difference in Guerrero when the opponent is New York.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The sherry needs to be manzanilla or fino, which is a difference in kind to the more oxidative types of sherry, like Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Cortado, or the very sweet Pedro Ximénez.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Requirements differ between states, with some requiring a one-week waiting period before someone qualifies for payments, the OPM said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Changing the country of origin comes with transportation considerations, since business practices, travel times, document deadlines and more may differ.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s no spark of distinctiveness in any of these characters.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, because capital appropriates the powers of living labor to itself, the distinctiveness of the latter is deeply obscured.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gender diversity is not pathological, agrees the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, another organization that’s critical of the practice.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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There’s Andrea Labbée, a motivational speaker with a theater background; Gaile Holland, for decades a local ballet teacher whose former students include Winter; and Lisa Nalven, a veteran of notable modern dance companies, now a photographer impassioned by human diversity.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But an important distinction that also remains murky is input versus output.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
6 Oct. 2025
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The key distinction is that those founders built wealth by focusing on increasing the value of their existing equity stakes, while taking minimal or no compensation, rather than seeking massive equity grants on top of their founder stakes, said Hoffmann.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrast. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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