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

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

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

For instance, a classic contrasting pairing is oysters and stout. —Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025

Esplar Logo Leather Sneakers These Esplar sneakers stay true to Veja’s classic style while featuring a contrasting brown rubber outsole that makes the white leather pop. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025

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

The 2025 versions have much more contrasting offensive styles. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025

The national soccer teams of Argentina and Venezuela enter their friendly match at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday night in starkly contrasting situations. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025

Verb

Consider planting daylilies as a border in contrasting colors for a vibrant landscape. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026

The bridges, many of them built in the 1800s and still in use, cross icy rivers and streams, contrasting gorgeously with meadows blanketed in white. —Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026

Instead of allover stripes, expect to see razor-thin metallic stripes (like the barcode nail trend coming out of South Korea), curved bands that arc diagonally across a sheer base, or contrasting matte and gloss stripes layered in the same shade for a barely-there effect. —Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026

Pugh’s dress wholly evoked dark glamour, with a high neckline, fluttering short sleeves and a hint of contrasting fabric throughout the design of the dress. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026

At no moment during these Games were the contrasting emotions starker and Cowan’s job more delicate than after American skater Ilia Malinin’s two free program skates. —Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026

As Zelensky spoke, video footage played on the wall behind him showing new Ukrainian technology taking out Russian drones – harsh reality contrasting with the policy wonkery in the room. —Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026

For example, purple and yellow are frequently used in a complementary, contrasting color scheme. —David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026

Advertisement Speaking immediately after Rubio, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi struck a contrasting tone. —Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 14 Feb. 2026