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contrasting

ADJECTIVE
divergent
Synonyms


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Its rambunctious tannins, high acid and contrasting notes of cherry, rose petals and hot summer asphalt worked nicely.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Their contrasting skulls and jaws suggest that closely related predators were already dividing up available food resources by developing different feeding strategies.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

The contrasting standards vex those worried for the future of public education.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

In the space of about 20 minutes, two players added to men's major golf history at Royal Birkdale - but the reactions on the 18th green could not have been more contrasting.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

“No, child. Not gold. I blended the colors, contrasting bright yellow with darker hues. That’s what gives it a three-dimensional effect.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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