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
Christian Orozco, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Much of the calm and meditative cabin, including its four seats, is covered in Charles Blue leather with Grace White contrast stitching.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Nik Popli, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The stylish bag comes with an adjustable and removable contrasting crossbody strap, enabling you to customize the fit to feel comfortable.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Democratic leaders released a competing bill that reflects their vision for how to fund the government, drawing a marked contrast with the Republican proposal.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Much of the calm and meditative cabin, including its four seats, is covered in Charles Blue leather with Grace White contrast stitching.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
The grandeur inside Windsor contrasted with scenes elsewhere.
—Nik Popli, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The stylish bag comes with an adjustable and removable contrasting crossbody strap, enabling you to customize the fit to feel comfortable.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrast
Noun
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Your wallet — and your customer service experience — will depend on knowing the difference.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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For planes flying 30,000 feet above sea level or military vehicles traveling through combat zones, that level of reliability can mean the difference between life and death.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What To Know While SNAP is funded at the federal level, states manage their own distribution schedules, meaning the exact payment dates differ across the country.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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FlyHouse has its own independent certification system, which the company said differs from traditional private air travel where passengers must rely on an aircraft operator's financial capacity to pay for audits.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Entirely rescinding the Roadless Rule would deny that principle, and in so doing wound America’s distinctiveness, and its greatness.—
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
Twin Cities,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ermiya Fanaeian, a transgender woman of color and formerly a diversity director at the University of Utah, founded AQSLC after parting ways with the Pink Pistols, an LGBT organization advocating in support of firearm safety and bearing arms as a means of self-defense.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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That includes rules on supplier diversity and a state law requiring annual reports on hiring of women, minorities, disabled veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The only Sacagawea dollar coin sold at the auction without the distinction of having been flown to space was sold for $120,000.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The biggest distinction is at coordinator.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrast. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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