contrast
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The 2017 image provides a striking contrast, showing Lake Powell during one of its highest water levels of the past decade.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
In contrast, Coventry, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham have all scored three goals fewer than they really should have given the opportunities they've had in their first five games.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
By contrast, only 5% of the items seized between 2015 and 2018 were of Chinese origin, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
In contrast, during all other weeks, on average, there is no statistically significant relationship between beta and return.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
More desolate, more desperate than ever, it seemed from contrast.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
"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
But the musical contrasts in Hippie Sunshine serve a bigger purpose.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Kelly’s imposing height, several inches above 6 feet, contrasts with his soft facial features and warm smile, making him the poster child for the figure of the gentle giant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
This contrasts with closed-source AI, which is designed to be controlled and private.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Their respective genealogies also created temperamental and stylistic contrasts.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Her rhetoric about being a submissive housewife contrasted with her role as TPUSA’s CEO.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
The decline contrasted with a projected 0.1% increase expected by economists polled by The Wall Street Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
That contrasted with some other high-profile names, who Haas have continued to outperform this year.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
She contrasted it with the 1999 eclipse, when more than 30 million approved glasses were distributed nationwide.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Crab and Grandpop went on talking while Genie snuck peeks at the rifle, how the smooth wood contrasted with the gray steel.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
Critics and audiences responded in turn, taking an immediate shine to Bryan’s doofiness and contrasting it with Alice’s purposeful, goal-oriented approach to a zombie apocalypse.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 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
“No, child. Not gold. I blended the colors, contrasting bright yellow with darker hues. That’s what gives it a three-dimensional effect.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing contrast
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 2
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