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contrasted

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verb

past tense of contrast
as in differed
to be unlike; to not be the same her depressed mood today contrasts sharply with her good spirits yesterday

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Recent Examples of contrasted
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
Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025 The repudiation of McKnight contrasted with recent similar incidents in which violent comments by Democrats failed to dent their electoral chances. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025 Her story is contrasted with those of two of her friends, whose different choices leave them on a different path. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025 Rousey contrasted her two runs with the company, describing her second run as frustrating and unstable. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025 Her hair featured cornrows contrasted with a flowing, straight style by stylist Rachael Banjo. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025 That eye-catching hue is contrasted by black subdials, a black Cerachrom bezel with tachymetric scale, and a black Oysterflex bracelet. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025 Norma is contrasted by her narcissistic, foulmouthed, crash-and-burn sister, Wanda, who has chosen Norma’s house as a rendezvous point with an old boyfriend … against Norma’s wishes, and for very underhanded reasons. Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025 What stood out on a visit was the relative quiet, a calmness that contrasted to the other side of the complex, where reporters hover in the briefing room and the double doors of the West Wing. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrasted
Adjective
  • Tyla’s bold look wholly centered her jacket, featuring shells with a shine of muted golds and silver throughout to accentuate the style and add contrasting tones to the overall look.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Solid colorways can be mixed and matched, while contrasting edge-trim ensures these never fall flat on your tablescape.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But opinions differed widely on what should be done about it.
    Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Dugger tumbled down the depth chart this summer in his first training camp under Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, whose defensive system differed greatly from those Dugger thrived in playing under Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • And to get to play these characters that are layered and complex and multidimensional is really fun — anything where there's a public and a private life, and a secret, and different elements at play, and having to keep different balls in the air is really fulfilling and fun.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Each box of pods follows the same format as their whole bean deliveries, single origin from a range of different coffee-producing countries and ready to drop right into a Keurig machine.
    Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • This approach seems to be an emerging theme in organizations, not just in fashion, to bring together normally disparate functions to kickstart innovation efforts.
    Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
  • But Gilsdorf and his wife arrived at the Auburn voting center to make sure their often disparate perspectives were heard on Election Day.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Contrasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasted. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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