contrast
verb (used with object)
to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of.
contrasts
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pluralof contrast.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof contrast (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
contrastverb (used with object)to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of.
Example Sentences
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That contrasts with what she described as a “fairly benign environment” in the 2010s, when inflation and interest rates were generally low.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Although the contrasts between the two hemispheres are clearly visible at the surface and within the crust, scientists have been uncertain whether similar differences extend deep into the lunar mantle.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Locals must now display address numbers visible from the street, at least 4 inches tall and 0.5 inches wide, and in a color that contrasts with their background.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Absent the top of the internet bubble, the contrasts plotted in the accompanying chart would be even bigger.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
His shoulder armor is enormous and hulking, so shiny that it reflects the sky and contrasts sharply against his dark skin.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
