Contrasts

Word CONTRASTS
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Definitions and meanings of "Contrasts"

What do we mean by contrasts?

To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

To form a contrast.

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The word "contrasts" in example sentences

Obama's lack of a specific plan for the second half of his term contrasts with the blueprint he drew up as he prepared to take office in 2009. ❋ Scott Wilson (2010)

This term contrasts with _domestic_ waters of the United States, and implies, not simply that the waters are public and within the Union, but that they have attached to them some circumstance that brings them within the scope of the sovereignty of the United States as defined by the ❋ Edward Samuel Corwin (1920)

Mr. Ries points to his own experience as a study in contrasts between the traditional start-up model and the lean approach. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I doubt that Anton Chekhov and Oscar Wilde ever met, and if they had, I can imagine that the meeting would have been a study in contrasts; the analytical physician who explored the inner workings of relationships and went to intricate lengths to examine them, and the flamboyant Irish dandy who skewered London's social mores with wit and sarcasm. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Libertarian activists, in contrasts, are actually originalists. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Boston Bruins: The Bruins 'season was a study in contrasts: A lightning-fast start coupled with long periods of tepid, indifferent play. ❋ Unknown (2009)

More notably and fundamentally though, these two men -- seemingly a study in contrasts -- each achieved the rare feat of stretching the boundaries of movies, in the process helping create some enduring classics of the screen. ❋ John Farr (2010)

Kotkin contrasts Euro-America with "aspirational cities" that are more market-oriented. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As Z's chief nemesis, Shaw's Mr. Blue is a study in contrasts: cold, sharp, organized, and ruthless. ❋ John Farr (2010)

Pearlstein contrasts McConnell with the good Mitch, Mitch Daniels, “a principled but practical conservative who respects the intelligence of voters and would rather get something done than score political points.” ❋ Unknown (2009)

It is an interesting study in contrasts as it begins in a very leisurely style, lulling the viewer into a false sense of complacency (perhaps a little too much lulling) and then it suddenly becomes very tense. ❋ Unknown (2008)

They were a study in contrasts behind their respective podiums: One conciliatory, holding back a deep sadness as he graciously accepted defeat. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But this was acres of lush foliage, filled with incredible contrasts from a sandy beach to a soaring peak. ❋ The Stiletto Gang (2008)

This again contrasts with the situation in both Scotland and Ireland, where there existed a powerful unionist tradition that argued in favour of a large measure of self-governance whilst also, at the same time, promoting the value of the Union. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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