contrasting

Example Sentences

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He is known for paintings that feature stacked blocks of contrasting yet complementary colors meant to elicit strong emotions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Other digital assets like Ethereum and XRP also declined, contrasting with a record-breaking rally in the stock market.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Becerra’s campaign, asked about the new posting and whether it was an effort to send signals to the two new independent expenditure committees, responded that the candidate was merely contrasting his record with Steyer’s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Also offering fine support are K. Todd Freeman and Michael Benjamin Washington as Willy’s neighbor Charley and his son, who illustrate by their starkly contrasting values how Willy has morally failed himself and his children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I couldn’t help contrasting Nigel’s lessons with Rufus’s.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler