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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
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
For all the talk of Orlando’s inconsistent half-court offense, the defense has been the starker change in this season’s team, especially when contrasted to years past, when Magic games were slugfests … in the good way.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Its white façade, inspired by the fleets and liners of the 1990s, contrasted with the dense vegetation lining the shores.
—Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The Caught Stealing actress contrasted the form-fitting top by tucking it into a pair of oversized chocolate brown trousers, which featured pleats along the front and a relaxed, ground-grazing silhouette.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Those gatherings contrasted with more organized, massive rallies that have long been the forte of Iran’s authorities.
—Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Their colors are stunning, especially contrasted with all the gray of the winter landscape.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Huntington’s analysis, at the turn of the millennium, had contrasted the élite class with a traditional public that cared about God and country.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
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
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
This contrasted with her otherwise outgoing personality and sense of humor.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
For all the talk of Orlando’s inconsistent half-court offense, the defense has been the starker change in this season’s team, especially when contrasted to years past, when Magic games were slugfests … in the good way.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Its white façade, inspired by the fleets and liners of the 1990s, contrasted with the dense vegetation lining the shores.
—Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The Caught Stealing actress contrasted the form-fitting top by tucking it into a pair of oversized chocolate brown trousers, which featured pleats along the front and a relaxed, ground-grazing silhouette.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Those gatherings contrasted with more organized, massive rallies that have long been the forte of Iran’s authorities.
—Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Their colors are stunning, especially contrasted with all the gray of the winter landscape.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Huntington’s analysis, at the turn of the millennium, had contrasted the élite class with a traditional public that cared about God and country.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
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
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 researchers discovered that the impact on the gut microbiome differed based on the type of antibiotic.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Several transportation sales tax measures have failed in recent years, but each differed substantially from the safe streets proposal.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Friday was Dallas’ seventh game in seven different cities in a span of 11 days.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Each algorithm targets a different generation of quantum hardware and comes with its own strengths and weaknesses.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Once in Dun, Mathilda gorges herself on strange delicacies while assembling disparate pieces of Hermia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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As American journalistic institutions are consolidated and politicized by tech billionaires seeking to dominate the industry, those who consume news on the internet are increasingly left to assemble the disparate pieces on their own.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Contrasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasted. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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