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Recent Examples of contrasts
The month also brought sharp weather contrasts.
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Ricardo B. Brazziell, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
This approach contrasts with conventional M&As, which SoFun CSO Teguri Keisuke says are designed to benefit the acquiring company.
—Japan Contributor, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The island's stunning Blue Lagoon starkly contrasts tropical shores vibrating with life during the rainier months.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Custom plaster walls wrap around an open main room, where a herringbone-stone fireplace anchors the living area and white cabinetry contrasts with stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Osio Vanden and Weisman’s depiction of the bears contrasts with usual accounts profferred by news outlets.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The spa The resort’s spa embraces water to create an oasis-like environment that contrasts with the arid environment outside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
That contrasts with traditional bespoke or site-built houses, put up mostly on the property.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Rodríguez’s nationalist rhetoric contrasts sharply with her evolving relationship with Washington since taking office.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Ricardo B. Brazziell, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
This approach contrasts with conventional M&As, which SoFun CSO Teguri Keisuke says are designed to benefit the acquiring company.
—Japan Contributor, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The island's stunning Blue Lagoon starkly contrasts tropical shores vibrating with life during the rainier months.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Custom plaster walls wrap around an open main room, where a herringbone-stone fireplace anchors the living area and white cabinetry contrasts with stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Osio Vanden and Weisman’s depiction of the bears contrasts with usual accounts profferred by news outlets.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The spa The resort’s spa embraces water to create an oasis-like environment that contrasts with the arid environment outside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
That contrasts with traditional bespoke or site-built houses, put up mostly on the property.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Rodríguez’s nationalist rhetoric contrasts sharply with her evolving relationship with Washington since taking office.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrasts
differs
Verb
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The House measure differs slightly from its Senate counterpart, which passed the upper chamber earlier this month.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Beyond care, one of the most important factors in sleepwear is temperature regulation, which differs from person to person.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Contrasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasts. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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