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
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
In contrast, the Fantasy 5 midday draw got shared, 15,864 each, among four players of the same mind.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The side-part strikes again, and this time with a subtle wave in the front of Selena Gomez's face that is beautifully contrasted with her hair tuck.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
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Noun
Plus, the contrast stitching throughout both the top and shorts gives it a polished look that punches well above its $37 price tag.
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Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
In contrast, the Fantasy 5 midday draw got shared, 15,864 each, among four players of the same mind.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Verb
That contrasts with retail traders, who have faced losses in shallow or heavy markets.
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Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The side-part strikes again, and this time with a subtle wave in the front of Selena Gomez's face that is beautifully contrasted with her hair tuck.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrast
Noun
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
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Heavy Cream The biggest difference between half-and-half and heavy cream is the amount of fat.
Verb
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This Hollywood initiative advises major studios like Disney and Paramount on crafting stories that promote pluralism and humanize differing perspectives.
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But club sports differ greatly from varsity athletics in terms of funding and visibility.
Noun
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
Noun
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.
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Throughout the night, the hosts will welcome special guests, including cultural icons and everyday Americans whose stories reflect the country's history and diversity.
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Any event that brings people together in a community with diversity is needed.
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The film carries a further distinction as one of the first war features shot entirely in Bali.
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It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
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“Contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrast. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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