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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

Example Sentences

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Based on futures contracts, German electricity prices for next month are five times those of France - an eye-watering contrast.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Friday’s labor report for March showed a healthy gain of 178,000 net new jobs, a welcome contrast to February’s 133,000 decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

By contrast, the Blue Owl private funds change hands at their net asset values.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In contrast, only 36% of those earning over $100,000 a year do the same.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Jess observed that it was the contrast between slaving under a tyrant and voluntary cooperation that arose from determination and good fellowship.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.