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contrast

[kuhn-trast, kon-trast, kon-trast] / kənˈtræst, ˈkɒn træst, ˈkɒn træst /
NOUN
difference
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
agreement harmony likeness peace sameness similarity
STRONG
equality same
WEAK
conformity copy facsimile homogeneousness uniformity unity
VERB
compare, differ
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contradict diverge vary
STRONG
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
STRONGEST
agree
STRONG
aid harmonize help join stay
WEAK
accord be alike be equal be similar coincide concur conform

Example Sentences

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In contrast, diets rich in dairy proteins and wheat gluten almost completely prevented the bacteria from establishing itself in the gut.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

In contrast, a customer team have to take the engine they are given and design the car around it.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

By contrast, almost $19 billion flowed into higher-rated, investment-grade bond funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The area has long been a centre of agricultural production, with its green fields and bountiful orchards offering a striking contrast to the vast tracts of desert that cover most of the kingdom.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

More desolate, more desperate than ever, it seemed from contrast.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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