by contrast

American  

[bahy kon-trast] / ˌbaɪ ˈkɒn træst /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of by contrast

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

Hollywood’s market share, by contrast, has shrunk to a fraction of its former level, hovering in the low single digits in recent years.

From MarketWatch

Mars, by contrast, lacks active tectonics, which helps explain why its river systems are fewer and generally smaller.

From Science Daily

By contrast, Earth and the Moon follow relatively stable paths.

From Science Daily

By contrast, Tampa home prices are down 4.2% year over year, the steepest drop among the 20 major cities.

From The Wall Street Journal

By contrast, Costco opened its first store in China in 2019 and now has seven locations.

From The Wall Street Journal