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as in differing
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 contrasting
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
The interior, meanwhile, showcases a contrasting red vinyl.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
Zidane and Ronaldo, whose fortunes had been entwined in such contrasting ways back in the 1998 World Cup final, met again.
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Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
The drop waist of the garment added a touch of modernity with a voluminous bubble style skirt in a contrasting shade of light blue.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
In recent decades, its few references to God have been especially polarizing, as Americans defend starkly contrasting views of the United States.
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Thomas Tweed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
It’s structured as a rondo, in which an initial or main melody is repeated in between one or more contrasting segments.
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Brian Duignan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
This week’s Watches & Wonders showcase in Geneva certainly proved that there are just as many contrasting ideologies and competing priorities in 2026.
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Charlie Boyd,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
The thick contrasting white rubber sole keeps the look framed and grounded.
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Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Chipmakers are particularly vulnerable to this downswing, contrasting their recent strong performance, amidst ongoing concerns about a potential AI bubble.
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John Werner,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
How to identify a copperhead The snakes have contrasting brown crossbands shaped like an hourglass or dumbbell, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
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Eva Flowe,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Celebrity nail artist Naomi Yasuda pairs these contrasting finishes for a super-cool look.
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Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
The journey draws three generations of women together across contrasting urban landscapes – Beijing as megacity, Chengdu as major urban center, Luding as small town – against a backdrop of social and economic uncertainty.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
But the space and time afforded to him to deliver those simple passes said plenty about the contrasting approaches of the two sides at SoFi Stadium.
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Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Add a contrasting blazer to try a borrowed-from-the-boys look, or go with a scarf-neck top to keep things breezy.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
12 June 2026
Kate Middleton often wears styles in bright, bold colors with contrasting white collars and cuffs, an element Diana also often employed.
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Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
The interior, meanwhile, showcases a contrasting red vinyl.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
Zidane and Ronaldo, whose fortunes had been entwined in such contrasting ways back in the 1998 World Cup final, met again.
—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
The drop waist of the garment added a touch of modernity with a voluminous bubble style skirt in a contrasting shade of light blue.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
In recent decades, its few references to God have been especially polarizing, as Americans defend starkly contrasting views of the United States.
—
Thomas Tweed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
It’s structured as a rondo, in which an initial or main melody is repeated in between one or more contrasting segments.
—
Brian Duignan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
This week’s Watches & Wonders showcase in Geneva certainly proved that there are just as many contrasting ideologies and competing priorities in 2026.
—
Charlie Boyd,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
The thick contrasting white rubber sole keeps the look framed and grounded.
—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Each nail is broken up with nude negative space to keep the contrasting colors and finishes from competing with one another.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Chipmakers are particularly vulnerable to this downswing, contrasting their recent strong performance, amidst ongoing concerns about a potential AI bubble.
—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
How to identify a copperhead The snakes have contrasting brown crossbands shaped like an hourglass or dumbbell, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
—
Eva Flowe,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Celebrity nail artist Naomi Yasuda pairs these contrasting finishes for a super-cool look.
—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
The journey draws three generations of women together across contrasting urban landscapes – Beijing as megacity, Chengdu as major urban center, Luding as small town – against a backdrop of social and economic uncertainty.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
But the space and time afforded to him to deliver those simple passes said plenty about the contrasting approaches of the two sides at SoFi Stadium.
—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Add a contrasting blazer to try a borrowed-from-the-boys look, or go with a scarf-neck top to keep things breezy.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
12 June 2026
Kate Middleton often wears styles in bright, bold colors with contrasting white collars and cuffs, an element Diana also often employed.
—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrasting
Adjective
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There are four main courses in the area — dirt, park, street and vertical — all with different styles of judging and competition.
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The two parties would take a somewhat different approach for police protection at high-security venues.
Verb
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The future north campus remains a contest of differing visions.
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While they were entirely bought-in, their blind consensus actively stifled creativity and differing thought.
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.
Adjective
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The neckline and bodice also featured contrasted fabric to the more muted emerald tone of the midi dress.
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Its light blue gingham plaid is made of cotton fabric, and the stocking is adorned with a mint green bow for a contrasted look.
Adjective
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These fashion-forward jeans may be a similar style to the pair Oprah was spotted wearing, but their $33 price tag is incomparable.
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The situation of white Americans today is incomparable, even if Carl has seemed to suggest otherwise.
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“Contrasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasting. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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