by contrast

[bahy kon-trast]

idiom

1. (used when making a comparison to something strikingly different from what was previously mentioned).

   Theater costumes must be viewed from a distance; film, by contrast, is all about close-ups.

Word History and Origins

Origin of by contrast¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

Ms. Smith, by contrast, was less about shock and volume and more concerned with merging introspection, darkness and poetry.

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Google’s TPUs, by contrast, are what is known as application-specific integrated circuits, or ASICs, meaning they were designed for a particular computing task, allowing them to be more energy-efficient.

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“By contrast, workers in the bottom 90% are much more likely to be in physically demanding or unstable jobs. Their bodies are worn down earlier, their employers often want younger workers, and yet they also have less wealth and less retirement income to draw on.”

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Meta Platforms, by contrast, is on a four-week losing streak, with each weekly close well into the lower half of its weekly range and on above-average volume.

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Holidays at home, by contrast, can feel… harsh.

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