- present participle of contrast.
contrasting
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The contrasting visions were clear to see: the strong, sole leader – or a collective approach.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
“People no longer have confidence in the state to ensure their protection and meet their needs. And she’s contrasting with that,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
And Donte King, whose family endures racism both subtle and blatant, praises the filmmakers’ attempts to humanize people with contrasting viewpoints, saying he was pleased with getting to tell his story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The analysis revealed an important similarity beneath the Moon's contrasting surfaces.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
“No, child. Not gold. I blended the colors, contrasting bright yellow with darker hues. That’s what gives it a three-dimensional effect.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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