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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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“Currently, we have a former mayor of San Francisco who’s the governor. You look at the contrast of how each of those cities are.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In contrast, only 15 percent know that brain donation is not included when signing up as an organ donor.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

There was also a marked contrast with the triumphal statements from the US and Iran, both of which claimed major victories after five weeks of war.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

By contrast, almost $19 billion flowed into higher-rated, investment-grade bond funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The French, by contrast, had a Roman law system.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton