contrast

Definition for contrast

noun as in difference

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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

verb as in compare, differ

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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

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By contrast, Powell said she would be a "full time deputy" who would be able to "wrestle back the megaphone" and set the terms of the debate as the party's "campaigner in chief".

From BBC

In contrast to the independent redistricting commission, which does its work in public, the maps were drawn behind closed doors in Sacramento, leading to criticisms that the process was undemocratic.

From Los Angeles Times

The contrast between the two worlds was almost overwhelming for him.

From BBC

How do they look compared to, say, you?” he added, contrasting the people agents are taking into custody with the reporter, who is a middle-aged white man.

From Salon

By contrast, “Shadow Ticket” offers a wildly seductive overture, a companionable but occasionally slack midsection, and a haunting sucker punch of an ending.

From Los Angeles Times

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