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
Daniel Byman, The Atlantic, 24 May 2025
By contrast, Gucci has a dedicated public exhibition space in Palazzo Gucci in the city’s Piazza della Signoria, the former Gucci Garden.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Bird also contrasted her approach to Evans and blasted him for voting for a spending package that would slash Medicaid in a district where nearly one in four residents rely on the public health insurance.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Trump, by contrast, is withdrawing some troops from Syria and has staffed his Cabinet with officials who share his skepticism of foreign intervention.
—Daniel Byman, The Atlantic, 24 May 2025
By contrast, Gucci has a dedicated public exhibition space in Palazzo Gucci in the city’s Piazza della Signoria, the former Gucci Garden.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Verb
The warm, sophisticated interiors from from Design LSM (the award-winning studio behind another Hilton property, 100 Queen’s Gate and restaurants Cinnamon Bazaar and Gaucho) are from a contrasting palette of bold colors against natural tones of dark oak and rattan.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Bird also contrasted her approach to Evans and blasted him for voting for a spending package that would slash Medicaid in a district where nearly one in four residents rely on the public health insurance.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrast
Noun
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This, along with Stoke’s physicality and directness, gave them a point of difference — something nobody else had.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The difference between current and voltage can be visualized by a conveyor belt carrying boxes of a uniform size.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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That differs from a jury trial, where jurors come back from deliberations and provide a verdict, but no explanation.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Laundry sanitizer differs from chlorine bleach, which also has disinfecting properties.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Their mental health campaign encourages employees to share stories that promote diversity, empathy and mental health.—
Nicole Dunn,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, has publicly opposed diversity initiatives and supports a traditionalist view of military structure and discipline.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The key distinction in astrophysical environments is the presence of magnetic fields, which fundamentally alter the nature of turbulent flows.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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That distinction unequivocally belongs to Scheffler, who revealed why that is the case after his PGA Championship victory.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrast. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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