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

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by contrast

Biological age, by contrast, reflects how old the body appears based on measurable changes in cells, organs, metabolism, and other physiological systems.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

A 529, by contrast, stays under the parent’s control.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Income annuities, by contrast, are relatively straightforward: They act as a kind of life insurance in reverse.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

In Bosnia, by contrast, an opposition politician was sentenced to three years in prison for "glorifying" Karadžić and Mladić in January 2026.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

In the early 1990s, by contrast, poorer students got 50 percent more aid on average than the wealthier ones, according to the College Board, the organization that runs the SAT entrance exams.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times