contrast
verb (used with object)
to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of.
contrastingly
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a word derived from
contrast.
Example Sentences
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Rogers’ Mina and Wise’s Sade are so singularly and contrastingly themselves that it’s not clear how they will ever reconcile their versions of the past.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2025
It increased nearly everywhere throughout the central coast, contrastingly, gaining an estimated 56 percent of kelp forest coverage.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 18, 2024
For those of us who have watched a few too many Anthony Bourdain series in our time, it's easy to get carried away with our own contrastingly adventurous self-image.
From Salon ● Mar. 16, 2023
Head coach Jonas Eidevall's introductions of Steph Catley, Hurtig and Blackstenius early in the second half felt like a statement of intent and left City looking contrastingly short of ideas.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2023
Judith thought contrastingly of Eben King's staring, primrose-colored house in all its bare, intrusive grandeur.
From Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1904 by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery
