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adjective

as in contrasting

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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
Still, Joe’s criticism of Nathan’s negative energy is fair, particularly when his defeatist attitude is contrasted with Aesha’s absolute gameness. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026 Philips contrasted his environment with the perk-laden offices that many of his Northwestern peers inhabit. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 But the uptick citywide this year contrasted sharply with Raman’s district, where homelessness actually decreased by 49%. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 The metal studs on these ballet flats contrasted with the soft suede strike the perfect balance between trendy and classic. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 Yes, there’s salted caramel in it, but that’s contrasted with frankincense, sandalwood, and cypriol to avoid the scent becoming confectionary. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026 This contrasted with the supportive reception for beloved star player Son Heung-min, who apologized to fans for his team's disappointing performance. — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The Post-Ipsos survey contrasted Democrats' current polling outcomes with 2018. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 19 July 2026 His minor delinquencies seem minor indeed when contrasted with adult delinquencies with which he is confronted. — Book Marks, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrasted
  1. contrasting
  2. differed
  3. different
  4. disparate
Adjective
  • The expensive-looking calf-hair is enough to make these a must-have, but the contrasting red trim and laces take it a step further, solidifying them as a true standout.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The wheels also have a contrasting finish that echoes the theme.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
Definition of contrasting
Verb
  • Most recent polls have still shown Risch with a lead over Achilles, although the margin of his lead has differed significantly, according to results compiled by The New York Times.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • That prediction, which was released in June 2020, sharply differed from Fermilab’s precise experimental measurement, which came out in April 2021.
    — Matt von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of differed
Adjective
  • After airing a 19th season that limped its way to the finish line, Bravo probably should have tried something a little different for the next one.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 31 July 2026
  • In the comics, Battleworld stitched together all the different worlds and plopped every hero and their variant into one new universe.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • No more managing work-arounds from disparate datasets initiated by hand that are the result of legacy rails and ledgering systems still running on COBOL mainframes from the 1970s.
    — Brett Turner, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The disparate evaluations come as staffing shortages forced eight of 43 complaints to be closed without a full investigation.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Definition of disparate

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