contrast
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The Memphis paper-and-packaging producer posted first-quarter earnings of $60 million, or 11 cents a share, in contrast to a loss of $105 million, or 24 cents a share, a year earlier.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Synthetic data, by contrast, involves generating entirely new profiles based on real-world patterns.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
In contrast, studies in obese mice show higher levels of HSL remaining in the nucleus, suggesting that this balance may be disrupted in disease.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
When meeting AFP, the two performers were relaxed and bubbly -- in stark contrast to their dramatic and intense stage personas.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
The walls are painted a deep shade of red, a dramatic contrast to the sleek black chairs, the crisp white tablecloths.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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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