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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.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Solid acacia wood brings rustic charm to the mountable shelf, contrasted by a glossy steel rack to stock hand towels and maintain a polished look.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Max Boot, author of a 2024 biography of Reagan, contrasted his access to the Reagan archives with the museum itself.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
The dusty road contrasted nicely with the greens of the trees and grasses on either side.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The Sea Salt variation features a two-tone upper which is contrasted with bright pink panel edges.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
This is to be contrasted with the record of the totally partisan Moore administration.
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George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
But perhaps the most amusing depiction was how Taylor contrasted the stay-at-home moms (and dads) with Marissa and Jenny, with most of the sartorial showdowns taking place during school pickups and dropoffs.
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Clarissa Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Many commentators contrasted the airlines’ credit card rewards and the likelihood of upgrades with each one.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
The neckline and bodice also featured contrasted fabric to the more muted emerald tone of the midi dress.
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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
Harland contrasted this year’s ball to the one produced for the 1970 tournament in Mexico, the first time Adidas created a bespoke ball for a World Cup.
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Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Solid acacia wood brings rustic charm to the mountable shelf, contrasted by a glossy steel rack to stock hand towels and maintain a polished look.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Max Boot, author of a 2024 biography of Reagan, contrasted his access to the Reagan archives with the museum itself.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
The dusty road contrasted nicely with the greens of the trees and grasses on either side.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The Sea Salt variation features a two-tone upper which is contrasted with bright pink panel edges.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
This is to be contrasted with the record of the totally partisan Moore administration.
—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
But perhaps the most amusing depiction was how Taylor contrasted the stay-at-home moms (and dads) with Marissa and Jenny, with most of the sartorial showdowns taking place during school pickups and dropoffs.
—
Clarissa Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Many commentators contrasted the airlines’ credit card rewards and the likelihood of upgrades with each one.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrasted
Adjective
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Not only does her tote offer a contrasting pop of color against the blue hues of the shirt and pants, but the spacious piece is ideal for carrying all of the essentials.
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The interior, meanwhile, showcases a contrasting red vinyl.
Verb
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The expert testified that tidal conditions on the day of the 2022 crash differed significantly from the conditions present during the state's subsequent re-enactment of the incident.
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But Amanda's experience of her sexuality differed.
Adjective
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But bringing Lestat into the present introduced a different challenge.
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The program is not so different to some policies already pursued by the current Labour government.
Adjective
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His goal, ultimately, is to bring together disparate groups of people from different spheres in a space everyone will feel comfortable in.
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Their model posits that in a world where dark energy and dark matter interact, what seemed to be a crisis caused by disparate expansion rates instead becomes something to be expected.
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“Contrasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasted. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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