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'contrast' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'contrast' with 10 example sentences.


contrast noun

: the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

: the act of distinguishing by comparing differences

: a conceptual separation or distinction

: the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors

: the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)

contrast verb

: put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

: to show differences when compared; be different


  • In contrast with you, I am able to recognize my mistakes.
  • There is a great contrast between city life and country life.
  • In this book, the writer contrasts Japan with America.
  • In contrast to many rumours, I don't know everything.
  • Red contrasts well with blue.
  • The contrast immediately jumps out at one.
  • It contrasts sharply with its surroundings.
  • He looked quite happy in contrast with those around him.
  • The dress has a beautiful contrast between red and white.
  • They are entirely contrasting opinions.
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