Synonyms of contrasts

contrasts

verb

present tense third-person singular of contrast

as in differs

to be unlike; to not be the same

her depressed mood today contrasts sharply with her good spirits yesterday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• differs
• varies
• divides
• separates
• deviates
• fluctuates
• diverges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compares
• matches
• corresponds
• agrees
• conforms
• accords

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contrasts

The sobering revelation contrasts with the full throttle warble of its bass. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

This contrasts with his mother’s approach when an eight-year-old Gallagher tried to quit football. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

The standout middle finger showcases a unique design with an unpainted area in the center, creating a striking negative space effect that contrasts nicely with the polished cuticle and tips. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

His restrained demeanor contrasts with Moreno, the brash former car dealer who entered politics as an outsider. — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

The filmmaker contrasts her bucolic nature scenes with shots of the giant ships passing by and the interiors and exteriors of the factories located near the island, belching smoke and lit up at night like a forbidding theme park. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

The process also keeps the sand in a perpetual swirling motion that contrasts beautifully with the still surface. — Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

The omission contrasts with the European Union's AI Act, which requires providers of high-risk AI systems to report serious incidents to national authorities. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Beyond bergamot, bitter grapefruit contrasts with warm amber and musk, while petitgrain and earthy vetiver add complexity. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026