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Recent Examples of contrasts
The earbuds have a glossy finish, which contrasts with the matte plastic of the charging case.
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PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Inspired by Kidman’s, this one is also a matte brown shade that contrasts against the shiny, silver hardware.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
This contrasts with bitcoin or ether, for example, which can often experience sharp moves in valuations.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Though both pieces are leather, the intrecciato texture contrasts her supple leather coat, breaking up the browns.
—Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
Johnson has an earthy screen presence that contrasts well with Rice’s ice princess ingenue.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
This contrasts with the situation just four years ago, when China outpaced the United States in orbital rocket launches.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
This contrasts markedly with his devastating regular-season performances.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
These brief contrasts can prime the body and mind so the main effort feels less like a threat and more like progress.
—Dayanne S. Antonio, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Inspired by Kidman’s, this one is also a matte brown shade that contrasts against the shiny, silver hardware.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
This contrasts with bitcoin or ether, for example, which can often experience sharp moves in valuations.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Though both pieces are leather, the intrecciato texture contrasts her supple leather coat, breaking up the browns.
—Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
Johnson has an earthy screen presence that contrasts well with Rice’s ice princess ingenue.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
This contrasts with the situation just four years ago, when China outpaced the United States in orbital rocket launches.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
This contrasts markedly with his devastating regular-season performances.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
These brief contrasts can prime the body and mind so the main effort feels less like a threat and more like progress.
—Dayanne S. Antonio, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrasts
differs
Verb
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The Senate approved a version of the bill that differs significantly from the House version.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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That is, in part, because her story differs from most others who thronged campuses.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Contrasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasts. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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