contrasts

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

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Recent Examples of contrasts Its elastic bridge straps hug the foot for optimal support, just as a removable OrthoLite insole specializes in soft landings and brand embroidery on the toe contrasts aptly with the kick’s chocolate brown coloring. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 The story contrasts past, more restrained immigration enforcement with today’s shootings, urging that Salgado Araujo be remembered as a modern-day martyr of the American dream and immigrants’ increasingly precarious lives. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 The baroque pearl necklace is perfect for summer because the heaviness of the gemstone contrasts beautifully with light dresses and boho tops. Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026 Consider surrounding it with furniture that contrasts rather than matches the same antique or vintage look. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026 The visit contrasts with the approach by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose government publicly criticized Saudi Arabia’s human rights record in 2018, triggering a diplomatic rift that lasted five years. ABC News, 9 July 2026 The stock-specific approach contrasts with expectations that the surge in Korean and Taiwanese stock markets, dominated by local chip giants, would spill over into China more broadly. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 7 July 2026 This contrasts sharply with July 4, 1776, when Thomas Jefferson recorded a cool 68-degree morning. Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The transaction contrasts with recent financial setbacks for apartment towers in the Bay Area, such as The Fay in downtown San Jose and several apartment hubs in Oakland. George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrasts
differs
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  • Every pearl differs, with each selected and collected for its specific shape on the charm.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • The Unity system differs from conventional utility infrastructure because it is manufactured in components at a factory rather than built entirely on-site.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

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“Contrasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasts. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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