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contrasts

NOUN

difference

Synonyms

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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

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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

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

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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

Example Sentences

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The strain on farmers contrasts sharply with how fertiliser producers are benefiting from higher global prices and strong export demand.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

She pointed out the relative scarcity of dad bloggers, which she contrasts with the relative ease of being a working dad — a situation employers tend to reward.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

"This single event contrasts starkly with carcinization, which has occurred repeatedly across decapod species," Kawabata explains.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

That contrasts with industry leader BYD, which saw its first-quarter net profit drop 55% amid weaker revenue and margins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

His shoulder armor is enormous and hulking, so shiny that it reflects the sky and contrasts sharply against his dark skin.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu