as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the contrast between the two approaches to the problem of overeating could not be greater
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Recent Examples of contrast
Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
In contrast, the show spotlights the devastating toll of enslavement and its resulting lifelong mental anguish, even amid personal freedoms and achievements.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 July 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
This contrasts with signs that the tech sector is cutting jobs exposed to AI, and with several prominent CEOs warning AI could displace upward of 50% of the white-collar workforce.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
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Noun
These detainments were a notable contrast to how federal agents had conducted arrests in prior months.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
In contrast, the show spotlights the devastating toll of enslavement and its resulting lifelong mental anguish, even amid personal freedoms and achievements.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 July 2025
Verb
The downward trend contrasts with earlier in the year.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
This contrasts with signs that the tech sector is cutting jobs exposed to AI, and with several prominent CEOs warning AI could displace upward of 50% of the white-collar workforce.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrast
Noun
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Here's the difference: your CPA is likely focused on what's happening this year, minimizing your tax bill, filing returns and staying compliant.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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However, the office said one key difference between the two is that the Utah chandelier contains significantly more copper, reflecting the state's copper abundance.—
Keelin Fisher,
Arkansas Online,
21 July 2025
Verb
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There have been differing assessments as to whether the bowling alley is historic.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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With the complicated release time in the US, the debut time in other countries will differ.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The project proposes sweeping reforms to federal agencies, a rollback of progressive policies on climate, LGBTQ+ rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, along with an expansion of executive power through civil service restructuring.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Target has also struggled with consumer boycotts following its decision on Jan. 24 to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
18 July 2025
Noun
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This distinction allows for protocols that satisfy technical requirements while addressing privacy concerns through meaningful limitations on what data will actually be examined.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This distinction means that complexes like Gabriel House are subject to a different inspection, certification and regulatory process than Massachusetts nursing homes.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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“Contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrast. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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