as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the contrast between the two approaches to the problem of overeating could not be greater
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Recent Examples of contrast
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The 2025 class, by contrast, has just Ward and Sanders as prospects worth any first-round discussion.
—Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
This stance contrasts sharply with Russia, which since the invasion has become an even more hostile place for its LGBTQ people.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The Frick, by contrast, seems totally unaffected by the upheaval of the past five years, with neither of those things to boast.
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This is contrasted by Yasuke, whose hulking figure couldn’t be more different from hers.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrast
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What’s the difference between porcelain, ceramic, and stoneware dinnerware?—
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Years of co-parenting drama were finally addressed between the two men who serve as father-figures in the 16-year-old's life 1 Comments Taylor McKinney and Ryan Edwards have worked past their differences.—
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Apter shines an an edgy light on these hidden griefs: grandparents cut off from grandchildren due to divorce, disputes, or simply differing values.—
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This differs from other debt solutions such as a debt management plan (DMP), which structures your payments through a repayment plan offered by a nonprofit credit counseling agency.—
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While trends in music being supported in Japan and elsewhere differ, they’re based on the diversity and uniqueness of Japanese music.—
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The Farfetch marketplace is now home to 1,500 brands, boutiques and department stores, and the latest brand campaign reflects the diversity of the offer.—
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After a rapid redesign – and with the city's enthusiastic blessing – it was built as the nation's first fire resilient community, a distinction touted by KB Home Coastal and confirmed by insurance groups.—
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However, there is a distinction between challenging a founder to think critically and tearing them down.—
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“Contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrast. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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