- present participle of contrast.
contrasting
Example Sentences
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Outside his neighborhood, dozens of freshly painted jacks stand out along the roadside, their bright colors contrasting with the deteriorating streets nearby.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
A contrasting perspective holds that dystopian and cautionary science fiction serves an essential purpose by exposing the consequences of reckless behavior, political failure and technological overreach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Its primary mistake is analyzing alternatives with different risks and maturities while contrasting costs without adjustments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The weight is particularly significant because of the contrasting styles.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The vines grew everywhere, their green and silver-white leaves contrasting attractively with rose-pink flowers.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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