contrasts

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difference n.
compare, differ v.

NOUN

difference

Synonyms

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comparison contradiction disagreement disparity distinction divergence diversity opposition variation

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antithesis contradistinction contrariety converse differentiation dissimilarity dissimilitude foil heterogeneity incompatibility incongruousness inconsistency inequality inverse oppositeness reverse unlikeness variance

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adverse contraposition

Antonyms

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agreement harmony likeness peace sameness similarity

STRONG

equality same

WEAK

conformity copy facsimile homogeneousness uniformity unity

VERB

compare, differ

Synonyms

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contradict diverge vary

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balance bracket collate conflict depart deviate differentiate disagree distinguish hang mismatch oppose separate weigh

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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

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agree

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aid harmonize help join stay

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accord be alike be equal be similar coincide concur conform

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contrasts

A closer look reveals ingenious contrasts, apparent symmetries dissolving into distinctive details.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

The paper's headline contrasts the 24 million customers now facing bigger bills with the companies who continue to lose 1.2bn litres in leaks every day.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

His informal getup, a T-shirt and shorts, contrasts with the elegant environment primed for business lunches and ostentatious dinners.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

The contrasts become worse in looking at Vance and Obama’s second books, both of which were more obviously written with an eye toward running for higher office.

From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026

Visually, Saline and I were a study in contrasts.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover