contrasts

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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The physical condition of the fruit showed even larger contrasts.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

To see how birds stack up against other intelligent animals, Mr. Lefebvre contrasts them to primates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The approach Tuchel took contrasts with Southgate's method, which involved informing players about whether they were included in the squad for a tournament on the morning of the announcement itself, just beforehand.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"You imagine mountains, the Alps or something like that, and contrasts so strongly with the architecture of Paris, that it's just very surprising."

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

It’s layered in soft white chiffon, which contrasts nicely with my tattoos and rainbow hair, but it rides up higher than I thought it would.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu