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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 stark contrast, works by artists like Chittaprosad, who was known for his sharp social and political critique, depict working-class life.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Friday’s labor report for March showed a healthy gain of 178,000 net new jobs, a welcome contrast to February’s 133,000 decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Bonds, by contrast, have returned just 1.7% a year during that time frame, and are only just recovering from the annus horribilis of 2022, when they lost 13%, on average.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

By contrast, the economy historically has created 1 million to 2 million jobs a year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“Far from it. I was tormented by the contrast between my idea and my handiwork: in each case I had imagined something which I was quite powerless to realise.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.