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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

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In contrast China, one of Sri Lanka's major investors and a long-standing ally, offered only minimal support, providing less than $2m in aid and around 100 tonnes of supplies.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The contrast between bitcoin and software stocks was on vivid display Friday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

In poignant contrast to Willy, Biff has faced up to the truth—that he is not and never will be the fabled hero his father hoped to make him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

In contrast, BRD2 works earlier, helping assemble and organize the molecular components needed to start transcription in the first place.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

A commitment to color consciousness, by contrast, places faith in our capacity as humans to show care and concern for others, even as we are fully cognizant of race and possible racial differences.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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