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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The contrasting reports sent the two stocks in opposite directions in late trading after the reports.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sector sees this as a stark contrast to the situation in Northern Ireland.

From BBC

That weakness in autos painted a stark contrast with artificial-intelligence chips, for which demand continues to be strong as companies seek more sophisticated semiconductors to power data centers despite fears of an AI bubble.

From The Wall Street Journal

By contrast in January 2025 there was just one such flight a day.

From Barron's

In contrast, the demand for protection against a drop to $1.16 is lower.

From Barron's

contrast

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