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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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Underneath the surface, however, revisions have been relatively narrow, in contrast to the broad-based stock-market rally that investors had seen earlier this year.

From MarketWatch • May 3, 2026

Germany, in contrast to Spain, has been praised by U.S. officials for stepping up its military spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Potash, by contrast, has been largely insulated since it’s mostly produced outside of the Middle East.

From Barron's • May 1, 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

It looked a lovely face enough, and when compared with the real head in chalk, the contrast was as great as self-control could desire.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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