contrast
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It's in stark contrast to today's appetite for flats, with property portals reporting a slump in sales.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
By contrast, they have two victories from six games so far, against newly promoted Ipswich - when they had to come from behind - and Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK in the Champions League.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
If you’re a short-term stock-market timer, in contrast, the implication of Crill’s analysis is that you need to first become a bond-market timer.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Ms. Jeon, by contrast, has a haunted, hunted and withdrawn presence—moving among her family and friends as if her mind and spirit are continually elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
More desolate, more desperate than ever, it seemed from contrast.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
But the German capital has long been defined by its contrasts: Historic landmarks and world-class museums stand alongside Brutalist architecture, independent fashion labels and one of Europe’s most influential contemporary art scenes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
"Brazil has regulations that have expanded and forced platforms to develop control and verification mechanisms," Paganotti said, adding that this contrasts with a dearth of legislation elsewhere in the region.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
But the musical contrasts in Hippie Sunshine serve a bigger purpose.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
This contrasts with closed-source AI, which is designed to be controlled and private.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
The tightly coiled hair of most New Guineans contrasts with the straight or wavy hair of most Australians.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
The growth in wholesale sales contrasted with a 0.4% decline in Canadian manufacturing sales for July.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Her rhetoric about being a submissive housewife contrasted with her role as TPUSA’s CEO.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
It was contrasted with a picture released by the court on Thursday, in which a worn, white-haired Xu stood unsmiling, flanked by two police officers as he faced a panel of judges.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
But the uptick citywide this year contrasted sharply with Raman’s district, where homelessness actually decreased by 49%.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
A terrible, shameful image comes to me: Kamal with his delicate hands, his reassuring manner, his sibilant speech, contrasted with Scott, huge and powerful, wild, desperate.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
Its primary mistake is analyzing alternatives with different risks and maturities while contrasting costs without adjustments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
An unexpected bold red with a contrasting strip of vibrant blue trim.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Inside, the modern farmhouse blends Dewan and Kazee’s contrasting design tastes, pairing sleek contemporary elements with warmer and more personal touches.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
The unfaithful Clytemnestra and Helen are supposed to be contrasting forces to Anne Hathaway’s loyal Penelope.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 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
Vocabulary lists containing contrast
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 2
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