contrast

[kuhn-trast, kon-trast, kon-trast] / kənˈtræst, ˈkɒn træst, ˈkɒn træst /

NOUN

difference

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comparison contradiction disagreement disparity distinction divergence diversity opposition variation

STRONG

antithesis contradistinction contrariety converse differentiation dissimilarity dissimilitude foil heterogeneity incompatibility incongruousness inconsistency inequality inverse oppositeness reverse unlikeness variance

WEAK

adverse contraposition

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement harmony likeness peace sameness similarity

STRONG

equality same

WEAK

conformity copy facsimile homogeneousness uniformity unity

VERB

compare, differ

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contradict diverge vary

STRONG

balance bracket collate conflict depart deviate differentiate disagree distinguish hang mismatch oppose separate weigh

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree

STRONG

aid harmonize help join stay

WEAK

accord be alike be equal be similar coincide concur conform

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That’s a stark contrast to shares of oil refiners, which have kept climbing.

From Barron's

That marks a stark contrast to the start of last year, when broad consumer uncertainty and tariffs sapped demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

By contrast, the other 11 banks rotate their votes every year.

From MarketWatch

By contrast, Franklin D. Roosevelt knew he couldn’t move the U.S. to enter World War II on Britain’s side until the American people were ready to go with him.

From The Wall Street Journal

Blue Owl, by contrast, sold $1.4 billion in loans at 99.7 cents on the dollar — meaning the underlying assets have held their value.

From MarketWatch

contrast

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