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Recent Examples of contrasts
His calm energy contrasts sharply with Davila’s growing frustration.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
My intention was to create a drama where the ‘eternal magic’ of the forest contrasts with a high-stakes reality.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
The top of her hairstyle—full of loose, voluminous waves—lends an air of romance that contrasts nicely with the shorter sides.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Gagini, Palermo Occupying the brooding former studio of the 16th-century sculptor Antonello Gagini, this Palermo restaurant’s antiquity greatly contrasts the modern, slightly zany dishes on the tasting menu.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The obvious closeness between Myha’la and Abela both resembles and totally contrasts with their characters in Industry.
—Louis Staples, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Choose a tray that complements or contrasts the items, depending on your taste.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
The narrative contrasts Luis’s desire to restore his family unit with the ravers’ desire for radical personal freedom and escape.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
This approach contrasts with decades of diplomatic efforts to build peace processes that last.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
My intention was to create a drama where the ‘eternal magic’ of the forest contrasts with a high-stakes reality.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
The top of her hairstyle—full of loose, voluminous waves—lends an air of romance that contrasts nicely with the shorter sides.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Gagini, Palermo Occupying the brooding former studio of the 16th-century sculptor Antonello Gagini, this Palermo restaurant’s antiquity greatly contrasts the modern, slightly zany dishes on the tasting menu.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The obvious closeness between Myha’la and Abela both resembles and totally contrasts with their characters in Industry.
—Louis Staples, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Choose a tray that complements or contrasts the items, depending on your taste.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
The narrative contrasts Luis’s desire to restore his family unit with the ravers’ desire for radical personal freedom and escape.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
This approach contrasts with decades of diplomatic efforts to build peace processes that last.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrasts
differs
Verb
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What differs from living creatures is how the gelatin can heal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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One way in which 1979 differs from 2026 is that Khamenei’s regime likely has nowhere to go.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Contrasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasts. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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