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contrasting

ADJECTIVE
divergent
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The song fuses Tamil folk music, Carnatic traditions, Western classical fugue and polka, with shifting tempos and finger snaps linking its contrasting sections.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Twenty internationally acclaimed pianists were asked to play notes while intentionally producing contrasting tonal qualities, including bright versus dark and light versus heavy sounds.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

They have contrasting views on policing: Malik said she opposes expanding the size of the Los Angeles Police Department and instead supports shifting more resources to the city’s unarmed crisis response program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Luxury home sales, including those above $1 million, increased 9.3% nationally in April, contrasting with a flat overall market.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Gram was painting it in the same broad, swooping strokes and bright, contrasting colors that she always used.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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