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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
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
On the bases, past double‑digit steal seasons with excellent efficiency are contrasted with a 2025 campaign of just three steals on five attempts, clouding his future speed outlook.
—Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This was the right choice—the drama of the sandy shore, contrasted by the vivid blue-green of the sea, is too harmonious a pairing to imagine interrupting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Here, her natural, chocolate brown coloring was contrasted by the vibrant, cherry red hue on her ends.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Renna contrasted Edelman’s ability to participate in the Winter Olympics with the International Olympic Committee’s treatment of Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian skeleton racer who was banned after wearing a helmet honoring athletes who died in the war with Russia.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
The circular route that Nour takes, from France to the country of her ancestors, is contrasted with a traditional French wedding filled with the descendants of these very same slaves.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
What Betta Fish Actually Need Betta fish are commonly displayed in small cups stacked next to and on top of each other, where their striking colors are contrasted against their fellow fish to the left and right.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Hathaway’s sheer black turtleneck gown was a diaphanous creation with a high halter neck that contrasted its completely backless design.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 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
Rubio’s speech contrasted sharply from Vance’s a year ago at the same security conference in Germany.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
On the bases, past double‑digit steal seasons with excellent efficiency are contrasted with a 2025 campaign of just three steals on five attempts, clouding his future speed outlook.
—Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This was the right choice—the drama of the sandy shore, contrasted by the vivid blue-green of the sea, is too harmonious a pairing to imagine interrupting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Here, her natural, chocolate brown coloring was contrasted by the vibrant, cherry red hue on her ends.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Renna contrasted Edelman’s ability to participate in the Winter Olympics with the International Olympic Committee’s treatment of Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian skeleton racer who was banned after wearing a helmet honoring athletes who died in the war with Russia.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
The circular route that Nour takes, from France to the country of her ancestors, is contrasted with a traditional French wedding filled with the descendants of these very same slaves.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
What Betta Fish Actually Need Betta fish are commonly displayed in small cups stacked next to and on top of each other, where their striking colors are contrasted against their fellow fish to the left and right.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Hathaway’s sheer black turtleneck gown was a diaphanous creation with a high halter neck that contrasted its completely backless design.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrasted
Adjective
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Luna suggests using a mosaic pattern in your flooring or shower tile, adding a contrasting shower niche, or installing a colored marble shower curb for high-impact ways to get in on these color trends.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Guardiola may have defensive injury issues, too, but the respective physical toll exerted could not be more contrasting.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The data on deportations reveals that while total numbers were higher under Democratic presidents, the methods and priorities differed significantly.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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That said, basket sizes differed depending on which items were available in each respective store.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Eagles missed numerous three-point attempts, while Sierra Canyon was finding different players to contribute.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Grand Hall's vineyard-style seating is arranged like clusters of grapes on different vines, meaning there’s no bad seat in the house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Jon ascends to the status of Lord Commander, uniting disparate forces against the White Walkers, while Sansa fights tooth and nail to become the tough Queen in the North.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fans are drawn to his varied strands of work, which move instinctively between disparate approaches and subject matter, from famous faces to images sensitive to light and shape, in subjects as simple as the curve of paper folded softly over itself.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Contrasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasted. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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