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Recent Examples of contrasted
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Its light blue gingham plaid is made of cotton fabric, and the stocking is adorned with a mint green bow for a contrasted look.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
ABC News,
28 June 2026
The court’s attitude contrasted with how the law was enforced in the United States at the time.
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H.m.a. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
26 June 2026
The sweetness of vanilla is contrasted with sharp musk and sandalwood and lightened with fresh jasmine.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The eight-page installments of Marvel Comics Presents contrasted with the 20-22 pages of the standard Marvel comic books of that time.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Harland contrasted this year’s ball to the one produced for the 1970 tournament in Mexico, the first time Adidas created a bespoke ball for a World Cup.
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Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Solid acacia wood brings rustic charm to the mountable shelf, contrasted by a glossy steel rack to stock hand towels and maintain a polished look.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
The Sea Salt variation features a two-tone upper which is contrasted with bright pink panel edges.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
This is to be contrasted with the record of the totally partisan Moore administration.
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George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
Adjective
The neckline and bodice also featured contrasted fabric to the more muted emerald tone of the midi dress.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Its light blue gingham plaid is made of cotton fabric, and the stocking is adorned with a mint green bow for a contrasted look.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Moments of optimism contrasted sharply with grief on Sunday.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
The court’s attitude contrasted with how the law was enforced in the United States at the time.
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H.m.a. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
26 June 2026
The sweetness of vanilla is contrasted with sharp musk and sandalwood and lightened with fresh jasmine.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The eight-page installments of Marvel Comics Presents contrasted with the 20-22 pages of the standard Marvel comic books of that time.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Harland contrasted this year’s ball to the one produced for the 1970 tournament in Mexico, the first time Adidas created a bespoke ball for a World Cup.
—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Solid acacia wood brings rustic charm to the mountable shelf, contrasted by a glossy steel rack to stock hand towels and maintain a polished look.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
The Sea Salt variation features a two-tone upper which is contrasted with bright pink panel edges.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
This is to be contrasted with the record of the totally partisan Moore administration.
—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrasted
Adjective
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The shape is elegant while the contrasting blue and green pieces add playfulness.
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The uniform mounded shape and purple hues of the flower spikes, along with the contrasting silvery foliage, add attractive structure and framing along the edges of paved walkways.
Verb
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Their methods differed, yet each viewed the country as more than another African partner.
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Why temperatures differed so much Triple-digit heat in places like Stovepipe Wells, California, is driven by a combination of geography and summer sun that makes the desert one of the most efficient heating environments on Earth.
Adjective
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As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
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Researchers then move the ion to different locations above the chip by adjusting voltages on the trap electrodes.
Adjective
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Pochettino's work with USMNT echoes Hiddink's playbook almost point for point—introducing fluid tactics, intense conditioning, and extended camps to forge a collective identity from disparate cultural elements.
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Beatriz, however, makes a convincing case for those disparate elements actually belonging together.
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“Contrasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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