contrasts

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difference n.
compare, differ v.

NOUN

difference

Synonyms

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comparison contradiction disagreement disparity distinction divergence diversity opposition variation

STRONG

antithesis contradistinction contrariety converse differentiation dissimilarity dissimilitude foil heterogeneity incompatibility incongruousness inconsistency inequality inverse oppositeness reverse unlikeness variance

WEAK

adverse contraposition

Antonyms

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agreement harmony likeness peace sameness similarity

STRONG

equality same

WEAK

conformity copy facsimile homogeneousness uniformity unity

VERB

compare, differ

Synonyms

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contradict diverge vary

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balance bracket collate conflict depart deviate differentiate disagree distinguish hang mismatch oppose separate weigh

WEAK

be a foil to be contrary to be dissimilar be diverse be unlike be variable hold a candle to match up set in opposition set off stack up against stand out

Antonyms

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agree

STRONG

aid harmonize help join stay

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accord be alike be equal be similar coincide concur conform

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contrasts

The speed of the technology’s advancement contrasts starkly with how humans actually shop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The snakes are named for their distinctive yellow underside, which contrasts dramatically with their darker top half.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Archive film footage showing Britons in 1913 enjoying days at the races or watching the cricket contrasts sharply with what followed during the horrors of World War One.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

"Brazil has regulations that have expanded and forced platforms to develop control and verification mechanisms," Paganotti said, adding that this contrasts with a dearth of legislation elsewhere in the region.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

I fought back glimpses of my daugh-ter’s birthday party in its cruel contrasts to our party here tonight.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin