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
Iman Balagam, Glamour, 5 June 2025
Her hair was worn in undone textured lengths that gave the look some light contrast by her go-to hairstylist Glen Oropeza.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 June 2025
Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
The larger signal from the presidential election, however, is in contrasting visions of Poland’s role in Europe and the world.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2025
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Noun
Available in four shades, Palmer says the clean lines of this style create just enough contrast to highlight the face’s natural symmetry without feeling too harsh.
—Iman Balagam, Glamour, 5 June 2025
Her hair was worn in undone textured lengths that gave the look some light contrast by her go-to hairstylist Glen Oropeza.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 June 2025
Verb
Trump’s silence on Putin’s threats contrasted with a growing bipartisan push in the Senate to impose severe new sanctions on Russia.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
The larger signal from the presidential election, however, is in contrasting visions of Poland’s role in Europe and the world.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrast
Noun
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Many compare it to the $40 Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment, while others report noticeable differences.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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The difference is one guy stepped it up on the Panthers and the 'two best players in the world' on the Oilers were asleep at the wheel.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Verb
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But surveys out this week showed differing results, especially in light of Trump's response to the protests: —A CBS poll, conducted before the protests in Los Angeles, found 54% approve of his deportation policies.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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The active growth period for these two classes of turfgrass differs significantly and impacts the optimal time for seeding your lawn.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The presidential adviser is an architect of a lot of Trump's hard-line culture war policies, including immigration, but also the administration's stance on transgender rights and diversity initiatives.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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Defense Secretary Hegseth recently delivered a forceful speech on the Indo-Pacific in Singapore, but his focus at home has been on fighting culture wars, eliminating diversity initiatives, and now overseeing the deployment of federal troops in U.S. cities.—
Jane Harman,
Time,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Smallpox was officially declared eradicated by the WHO in October 1980, and is today still the only human disease to achieve this distinction.—
Time,
Time,
11 June 2025
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This distinction in intent produces markedly different outcomes.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrast. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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