- present participle of contrast.
contrasting
Example Sentences
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General Motors shares fell 3.8% despite the energy announcements, contrasting with Ford’s prior stock surge after its energy business launch.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
“Hilton was more energized at the end, when it mattered,” said Spillane, contrasting the two Republicans.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Nearby, a set of four white bowls stands out for its contrasting simplicity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
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
My hand raised automatically, one finger extended as if to touch the large wooden cross, its dark patina contrasting with the lighter tone of the wall.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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