contrasts

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difference n.
compare, differ v.

NOUN

difference

Synonyms

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comparison contradiction disagreement disparity distinction divergence diversity opposition variation

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antithesis contradistinction contrariety converse differentiation dissimilarity dissimilitude foil heterogeneity incompatibility incongruousness inconsistency inequality inverse oppositeness reverse unlikeness variance

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adverse contraposition

Antonyms

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agreement harmony likeness peace sameness similarity

STRONG

equality same

WEAK

conformity copy facsimile homogeneousness uniformity unity

VERB

compare, differ

Synonyms

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contradict diverge vary

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balance bracket collate conflict depart deviate differentiate disagree distinguish hang mismatch oppose separate weigh

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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

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agree

STRONG

aid harmonize help join stay

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accord be alike be equal be similar coincide concur conform

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contrasts

The snakes are named for their distinctive yellow underside, which contrasts dramatically with their darker top half.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

"Brazil has regulations that have expanded and forced platforms to develop control and verification mechanisms," Paganotti said, adding that this contrasts with a dearth of legislation elsewhere in the region.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

But the musical contrasts in Hippie Sunshine serve a bigger purpose.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

This contrasts with closed-source AI, which is designed to be controlled and private.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

Their respective genealogies also created temperamental and stylistic contrasts.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis