contrast
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2.8
- noun
- /ˈkɒntræst/
:
contraste
- His shyness became a defining character trait that was an interesting contrast to his appearance.
- a stark contrast
- a sharp contrast
- stand in contrast to
Now, what would be the contrast to absolute monarchy?
- Now, what would be the contrast to absolute monarchy?
- And it's really in marked contrast to the experience with Ebola.
- Jellyfin's default view, by contrast, just feels less demanding.
- But that sits in stark contrast to a traditional Korean perspective.
- Yeah, Ronald Reagan, in contrast, was not like that.
- So that's the colorblind strategy, which stands in stark contrast to the race conscious strategy.
- So this is part of the contrast in his character.
- And it's so good, the contrast between nice guy.
- Wow, a little bit of a contrast from where we woke up yesterday.
- So in this respect, you would see certain contrast or paradoxes here.
- And that starker contrast can increase our level of distress.
- My gosh blessing, especially in contrast to, you know, being a deal junkie.
Examples
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And its subtle flavor is such a wonderful contrast to its eye-catching color.
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There is a huge contrast in this election.
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What about the contrast between you two?
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Because it's such a stark contrast to daily life in this part of the world.
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His farm was a still and beautiful contrast to Max's stories of New York.
Fiction book (1992) -
The muted half-light inside is in direct contrast to the sunlight of the day outside.
Fiction book (1991) -
The artist used strong colors to create a contrast between the dark shadows and bright lights.
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There is a stark contrast between the quiet countryside and the bustling city.
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The chef aimed to highlight the contrast in flavors by serving sweet sauce with the salty fish.
Synonyms
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A difference that shows how two things or people are not the same
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9.5
A clear difference between two opposite ideas, for example good and bad
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3.7
A clear and strong difference between two things
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9.8
A difference shown by comparing one thing with another
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8.1
A difference between two things, often between versions of a file
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A liquid or dye used in medical scans to show parts inside the body, for example blood vessels
How Different
- Literature
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∞
1.0
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Contrast comes from the Latin parts contra 'against' and stare 'to stand'. Imagine two things 'standing against' each other so their differences are clear, which is why contrast means a clear difference between things.