contrasting

Example Sentences

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He is known for paintings that feature stacked blocks of contrasting yet complementary colors meant to elicit strong emotions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Intel’s stock rose firmly after recent earnings, contrasting with a 17% drop following the last report in January.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Her outfits blend water-like teals and blue, contrasting with natural floral pinks.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Adobe’s stock slumped 30% this year, contrasting with S&P 500 gains of 3.2%.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Two contrasting explanations suggest themselves: problems with the local people, or problems with the locally available wild plants.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond