contrast
Example Sentences
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The area has long been a centre of agricultural production, with its green fields and bountiful orchards offering a striking contrast to the vast tracts of desert that cover most of the kingdom.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
By contrast, less than 3% of students at Springfield Technical Community College, 20 miles from Smith, claim disabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
In contrast, neuro-symbolic AI offers a different direction.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
In contrast, only 36% of those earning over $100,000 a year do the same.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
His teeth are bright white in contrast against his skin, and he’s laughing at something his friends have said.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.