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Recent Examples of contrasted
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Its light blue gingham plaid is made of cotton fabric, and the stocking is adorned with a mint green bow for a contrasted look.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
The red contrasted with the dark color of unwashed denim and the tab became an instantly recognizable trademark of Levi’s jeans.
—Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Designed by Muza Lab (the same group behind the nearby Finolhu resort and One&Only Cape Town), the villas consist of bright pinks, yellows, and greens, contrasted with the turquoise-blue waters that sparkle from every window.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The salmon version came wrapped in dark seaweed with a satisfying crunch that contrasted the soft, slightly tangy sushi rice, while the buttery salmon inside delivered a clean, subtly sweet finish in every bite.
—Evan Moore
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
The famed dancer twirled, dropped, and enraptured the crowd in a flowing white ensemble, while Rae contrasted her in bright red latex.
—Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026
This language from Tehran contrasted with that of American officials, who at one point insisted the strait had reopened.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
The country’s only Black governor contrasted Democrats’ struggles with the hurdles overcome by Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
This ambivalent speech is contrasted with the severe consequences of AI when Steyerl interviews an Iraqi journalist who was the subject of a drone attack, along with two colleagues who did not survive.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The neckline and bodice also featured contrasted fabric to the more muted emerald tone of the midi dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Its light blue gingham plaid is made of cotton fabric, and the stocking is adorned with a mint green bow for a contrasted look.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
The resulting images contrasted sharply with those produced by the Peranakan enthusiasts who formed social clubs and salons to practice their craft.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
The red contrasted with the dark color of unwashed denim and the tab became an instantly recognizable trademark of Levi’s jeans.
—Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Designed by Muza Lab (the same group behind the nearby Finolhu resort and One&Only Cape Town), the villas consist of bright pinks, yellows, and greens, contrasted with the turquoise-blue waters that sparkle from every window.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The salmon version came wrapped in dark seaweed with a satisfying crunch that contrasted the soft, slightly tangy sushi rice, while the buttery salmon inside delivered a clean, subtly sweet finish in every bite.
—Evan Moore
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
The famed dancer twirled, dropped, and enraptured the crowd in a flowing white ensemble, while Rae contrasted her in bright red latex.
—Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026
This language from Tehran contrasted with that of American officials, who at one point insisted the strait had reopened.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
The country’s only Black governor contrasted Democrats’ struggles with the hurdles overcome by Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
This ambivalent speech is contrasted with the severe consequences of AI when Steyerl interviews an Iraqi journalist who was the subject of a drone attack, along with two colleagues who did not survive.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrasted
Adjective
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This week’s Watches & Wonders showcase in Geneva certainly proved that there are just as many contrasting ideologies and competing priorities in 2026.—
Charlie Boyd,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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The thick contrasting white rubber sole keeps the look framed and grounded.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That study, however, wasn’t randomized, so the participants in the treatment and control groups may have differed in important ways.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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The candidates differed in their responses.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Everything was a little different.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not noticeably different than any other basic frozen waffle.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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How does her relationship with Whitaker work so well, with such disparate personalities?—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Amazingly, their disparate approaches always arrived at the same solution.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Contrasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasted. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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