Synonyms of contrasting

contrasting 1 of 2

adjective

as in different

Related Words

• different
• disparate
• contrasted
• incomparable
• dissimilar
• unmatched
• mock
• unlike
• phony
• sham
• fake
• unalike
• unnatural
• unrealistic
• off
• nonrealistic
• nonnatural

Dissimilar Words

• natural
• similar
• realistic
• naturalistic
• near
• living
• three-dimensional
• matching
• like
• lifelike
• comparable
• analogous
• alike
• photo-realistic
• approximate
• akin
• verisimilar
• resembling

contrasting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of contrast

as in differing

to be unlike; to not be the same

her depressed mood today contrasts sharply with her good spirits yesterday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• differing
• varying
• dividing
• fluctuating
• diverging
• separating
• deviating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comparing
• matching
• according
• corresponding
• agreeing
• conforming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contrasting

Adjective

All four stars ably play the stoic and sorrowful notes required of them, without finding many secondary or contrasting ones in their dialogue. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

The big story Rising memory chip costs are having a contrasting effect on the fortunes of budget Chinese brands and mid-market and premium American and South Korean smartphone companies in India, the world's second-largest market by volume. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

As a contrasting example, California shows how much policy design matters. — Jacob Lederman, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

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

Warm, contrasting tones–think coppers, bronze, terracotta, and rich chocolate brown–tend to have the most transformative effect. — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Our starkly contrasting opinions made the reading experience that much more engaging. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 July 2026

The uniform mounded shape and purple hues of the flower spikes, along with the contrasting silvery foliage, add attractive structure and framing along the edges of paved walkways. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 June 2026

Verb

On the plus side, Ritchson and Wilson display a winning chemistry, their contrasting physicality and acting styles working perfectly for their characters. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

For Cramer, the contrasting reactions show that investors remain willing to buy technology and AI stocks when valuations and fundamentals are attractive. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Plus, the contrasting sweatsuit-meets-princess-tulle energy of the dress and headband felt representative of the city’s eclectic style that Osaka loves. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

Having just seen the artist’s major new project at Fondazione Prada, in Milan, and visited her career retrospective at the Kunstmuseum Basel, I was struck by the consistency of two contrasting moods across her practice. — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

The actress’ dress evoked a similar witchy-ness to Kidman’s, featuring a black lace overlay with floral design cues along with a contrasting black and green base fabric. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Beige gravel serves as a backdrop to small circular stepping stones in a contrasting gray tone. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

That score saw its fourth consecutive increase in July, contrasting with the official jobless rate that has been steadily declining this year. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

The Boston Celtics’ rivalry with the Lakers gets juice from their contrasting auras. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026