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Recent Examples of contrasts
The governor has used his megaphone and authority running California to insert himself – and his imminent presidential bid – in almost every debate about the second-term Republican president, filling a void that contrasts with Democrats' being out of power in Washington.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Johnson contrasts her analysis of Rosemary’s Baby with attitudes toward reproductive choice in the late 1960s.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Whether on her appliances or her cabinetry, this rich finish color contrasts beautifully against the white bases.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Sliwa’s approach contrasts with Mamdani’s generational coalition, which has driven record early turnout.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
For its plains and contrasts palette, the mélange and colors were inspired by women’s fashion.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The sudden reversal in gold prices and the outlook contrasts with some bullish views that the party would keep going.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Costume design, production design, cinematography, and hair and makeup all work together, from color coding and contrasts to lighting.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The approach contrasts with broader efforts underway in the kingdom.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Johnson contrasts her analysis of Rosemary’s Baby with attitudes toward reproductive choice in the late 1960s.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Whether on her appliances or her cabinetry, this rich finish color contrasts beautifully against the white bases.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Sliwa’s approach contrasts with Mamdani’s generational coalition, which has driven record early turnout.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
For its plains and contrasts palette, the mélange and colors were inspired by women’s fashion.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The sudden reversal in gold prices and the outlook contrasts with some bullish views that the party would keep going.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Costume design, production design, cinematography, and hair and makeup all work together, from color coding and contrasts to lighting.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The approach contrasts with broader efforts underway in the kingdom.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrasts
differs
Verb
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Ohio differs from the states that have redrawn their maps in the redistricting scramble, however, because it was already required to do so this year.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Notably, Mamdani stressed during his campaign that his platform differs from that of the DSA, and has taken a more moderate stance on issues like eliminating misdemeanor offenses and defunding the police.—
NPR,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Contrasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasts. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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