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Recent Examples of contrasts
The mother and father have four young children, and the story unfolds primarily through the youngest of the four, whose innocence contrasts the growing tensions within the household.
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Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
This reading contrasts with the University of Michigan's final tally for March, which slid more sharply than analysts had anticipated.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
This emphasis on process creates an intimacy that contrasts with the scale of the installation.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
There’s a lively and sophisticated energy here that contrasts with the calm of the hotel’s library lounge and chocolate boutique on the ground floor.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Kennedy calls fortification ‘insanity’ That view contrasts sharply with critics — including some at the highest level of government — who regard fortification of the food supply as a form of government overreach.
—Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
That view contrasts sharply with critics — including some at the highest level of government — who regard fortification of the food supply as a form of government overreach.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
That contrasts with 3,345 hired at the same facilities last year.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
The open kitchen is done up with all-black cabinetry and countertops, creating a moody corner that contrasts with the light wood used throughout.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
This reading contrasts with the University of Michigan's final tally for March, which slid more sharply than analysts had anticipated.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
This emphasis on process creates an intimacy that contrasts with the scale of the installation.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
There’s a lively and sophisticated energy here that contrasts with the calm of the hotel’s library lounge and chocolate boutique on the ground floor.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Kennedy calls fortification ‘insanity’ That view contrasts sharply with critics — including some at the highest level of government — who regard fortification of the food supply as a form of government overreach.
—Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
That view contrasts sharply with critics — including some at the highest level of government — who regard fortification of the food supply as a form of government overreach.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
That contrasts with 3,345 hired at the same facilities last year.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
The open kitchen is done up with all-black cabinetry and countertops, creating a moody corner that contrasts with the light wood used throughout.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrasts
differs
Verb
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Patrick O'Malley said each case differs, but that officers always prioritize the safety of innocent bystanders.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Shah's account differs from how prosecutors characterized her role.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Contrasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrasts. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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