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contrasted

ADJECTIVE
antithetical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contradictory
WEAK
contrary converse counter inverse opposed opposite polarized poles apart
ADJECTIVE
diverse
Synonyms
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differing disparate distinct divergent diversified varied
WEAK
assorted contradictory contrary contrasting contrastive discrete dissimilar distant diversiform incommensurable like night and day manifold miscellaneous mixed bag multifarious opposite separate several sundry unalike unequal unlike varying
Antonyms
STRONGEST
like same similar
WEAK
alike conforming identical parallel uniform
ADJECTIVE
heterogeneous
Synonyms
WEAK
amalgamate composite confused conglomerate contrary different discordant discrepant disparate dissimilar divergent diverse diversified incongruous independent inharmonious jumbled mingled mixed mongrel mosaic motley multifarious multiplex odd opposed unallied unlike unrelated variant varied variegated
Antonyms
WEAK
homogeneous identical pure single unchanging uniform
ADJECTIVE
opposite
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adverse antagonistic antithetical contradictory differing paradoxical reversed
STRONG
antipodal contrary counter facing hostile independent inverse obverse reverse separate
WEAK
antipodean contrapositive corresponding crosswise diametric diametrically opposed different dissimilar diverse flip-side fronting inconsistent inimical irreconcilable opposed ornery polar repugnant retrograde unalike unconnected unrelated unsimilar violative vis-à-vis
Antonyms
STRONG
agreeing similar
WEAK
compatible like
ADJECTIVE
unlike
Synonyms
STRONG
dissimilar
WEAK
apples and oranges clashing conflicting contradictory contrary discordant disharmonious disparate dissonant distant distinct divergent diverse far cry from heterogeneous hostile incompatible incongruous inconsistent mismatched not alike offbeat opposed opposite poles apart separate unalike unequal unrelated variant various weird
Antonyms
WEAK
alike like related same similar

Example Sentences

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But the polyglot pope, a former missionary to Peru, initially cultivated a more sober and discreet style that contrasted with the spontaneity of his predecessor pope Francis.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Altman's unassuming, friendly demeanor contrasted sharply with Musk's abrasive style, but they shared an entrepreneurial spirit and a penchant for risk-taking.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The softness in Hassan's outfits contrasted with the sporty aesthetic that remains so prevalent in the industry.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Dressed by stylist Erin Walsh, the oversize jacket contrasted with her pencil skirt, and the look was tied together with Hathaway’s sleek ponytail.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The trilling, rippling sweetness of their songs contrasted strangely with the silent horror below.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich