Contrast
noun
The state of being noticeably different from something else when put or considered together.
The day began cold and blustery, in stark contrast to almost two weeks of uninterrupted sunshine.
Often appears as...
- in contrast
- stark contrast
verb
To compare two things so as to show their differences.
When you contrast the two paintings, the difference in styles is remarkable.
Often appears as...
- contrast with
- contrast between
noun
The degree of difference between tones in a television picture, photograph, or other image.
The contrast on a computer screen can be adjusted.
Often appears as...
- contrast adjustment
- high contrast
verb
To show a noticeable difference when near or together.
Her brightly colored dress contrasted with the dull surroundings.
Often appears as...
- contrast starkly
- contrast strongly
noun
The state of being noticeably different from something else when put or considered together.
The day began cold and blustery, in stark contrast to almost two weeks of uninterrupted sunshine.
Often appears as...
- in contrast
- stark contrast
verb
To compare two things so as to show their differences.
When you contrast the two paintings, the difference in styles is remarkable.
Often appears as...
- contrast with
- contrast between
noun
The degree of difference between tones in a television picture, photograph, or other image.
The contrast on a computer screen can be adjusted.
Often appears as...
- contrast adjustment
- high contrast
verb
To show a noticeable difference when near or together.
Her brightly colored dress contrasted with the dull surroundings.
Often appears as...
- contrast starkly
- contrast strongly
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Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'contrast' to create a vivid image by highlighting differences.
The scarlet leaf provided a striking contrast against the pallid snow.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Effect
'Contrast' can evoke strong feelings by juxtaposing opposites.
His gentle voice was a soothing contrast to the thunderous noise.
Pro Tip 3/3Narrative Tool
Use 'contrast' to emphasize change or character development in stories.
Her vibrant city life was in stark contrast to her tranquil country upbringing.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'contrast' to create a vivid image by highlighting differences.
The scarlet leaf provided a striking contrast against the pallid snow.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Effect
'Contrast' can evoke strong feelings by juxtaposing opposites.
His gentle voice was a soothing contrast to the thunderous noise.
Pro Tip 3/3Narrative Tool
Use 'contrast' to emphasize change or character development in stories.
Her vibrant city life was in stark contrast to her tranquil country upbringing.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'contrast' to create a vivid image by highlighting differences.
The scarlet leaf provided a striking contrast against the pallid snow.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Effect
'Contrast' can evoke strong feelings by juxtaposing opposites.
His gentle voice was a soothing contrast to the thunderous noise.
Pro Tip 3/3Narrative Tool
Use 'contrast' to emphasize change or character development in stories.
Her vibrant city life was in stark contrast to her tranquil country upbringing.
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Filming Antarctica's...
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What is love? - Brad...
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An inside look at...
of this environment the boys and girls mixed was a nurturing caring environment he weren't slapped if he made a mistake and this contrast would lay the foundation for an identity crisis for my identity crisis that would manifest
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How to write descriptivel...
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Everything you need to...
which is full of references to fire and imagery that contrasts light and dark. These moments suggest not only the spark of Prometheus's fire, but the power of radical ideas to expose darker areas of life.
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Multiple Husbands PIPE...
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Why we laugh PIPE Sophie...
all of which mean that real laughter is extremely easy, or feels extremely easy to spot. In contrast, posed laughter, we might think it sounds a bit fake. Actually, it's not, it's actually an important social cue. We use it a lot, we're choosing to laugh in a lot of situations, and it seems to be its own thing.
Video examples
The deadly irony of...
From there, engineers and military inventors created all kinds of destructive weapons. From bombs to guns to cannons, gunpowder left its mark on the world in some pretty terrible ways, in contrast to the beautiful marks it can leave in the air. So, how does black powder propel
Video examples
Why do animals have such...
A mouse, for instance, can hardly expect to survive more than a year in the wild. So, it has evolved to grow and reproduce more rapidly, like an evolutionary defense mechanism against its shorter lifespan. Larger animals, by contrast, are better at fending off predators,
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Filming Antarctica's...
the contrast between above the ice in antarctica where of course it's like leaking ancient ices being swept by snow when you go below the ice you sort of drop down this drilled hole down into the world below all of a sudden you're sort of looking
Video examples
How to recognize a...
like atomic energy, artificial intelligence, and space travel meant for humanity's future. Contrasting with popular visions of shining progress, dystopian science fiction expanded to films, comics, and games. Robots turned against their creators
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What is love? - Brad...
These are all comparisons, though, ways of defining it by contrast, by saying it's more important than all other things, but is it? Sure, love matters more than your standard turkey sandwich, but does it matter more than shelter? Or sanity?
Video examples
An inside look at...
of this environment the boys and girls mixed was a nurturing caring environment he weren't slapped if he made a mistake and this contrast would lay the foundation for an identity crisis for my identity crisis that would manifest
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How to write descriptivel...
Stage and screen engage some of our senses directly. We see and hear the interactions of the characters and the setting. But with prose fiction, all you have is static symbols on a contrasting background.
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Everything you need to...
which is full of references to fire and imagery that contrasts light and dark. These moments suggest not only the spark of Prometheus's fire, but the power of radical ideas to expose darker areas of life.
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Multiple Husbands PIPE...
on roofs once decorated only with prayer flags satellite dishes sprout this village has entered the modern world whose images of romance stand in sharp contrast to
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Voltaire
French Writer
The little may contrast with the great, in painting, but cannot be said to be contrary to it. Oppositions of colors contrast; but there are also colors contrary to each other, that is, which produce an ill effect because they shock the eye when brought very near it.
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James D. Watson
American Scientist
One could not be a successful scientist without realizing that, in contrast to the popular conception supported by newspapers and mothers of scientists, a goodly number of scientists are not only narrow-minded and dull, but also just stupid.
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Joel Kinnaman
Swedish Actor
I look at characters to see if they have some contrasts to play with; I think that's always what I'm looking for in characters: ones that have a wide range of expression.
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Rituparna Sengupta
Indian Actress
I have been fortunate at being part of a contrasting genre of films and I portrayed a huge range of characters in these two decades.
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David Lynch
American Director
Stories hold conflict and contrast, highs and lows, life and death, and the human struggle and all kinds of things.
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Prabhas
Indian Actor
My character in 'Saaho' is completely contrasting to my character in 'Baahubali,' and I am quite excited about it.
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Jay Chandrasekhar
American Actor
I am convinced that tough villains help make a comedy sparkle because they provide a contrast to the funny guys.
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Herman Melville
American Novelist
There is no quality in this world that is not what it is merely by contrast. Nothing exists in itself.
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Gianni Versace
Italian Designer
I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast... We have to change.
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Sonya Walger
English Actress
Life is full of contrasts.
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Voltaire
French Writer
The little may contrast with the great, in painting, but cannot be said to be contrary to it. Oppositions of colors contrast; but there are also colors contrary to each other, that is, which produce an ill effect because they shock the eye when brought very near it.
Quote examples
James D. Watson
American Scientist
One could not be a successful scientist without realizing that, in contrast to the popular conception supported by newspapers and mothers of scientists, a goodly number of scientists are not only narrow-minded and dull, but also just stupid.
Quote examples
Joel Kinnaman
Swedish Actor
I look at characters to see if they have some contrasts to play with; I think that's always what I'm looking for in characters: ones that have a wide range of expression.
Quote examples
Rituparna Sengupta
Indian Actress
I have been fortunate at being part of a contrasting genre of films and I portrayed a huge range of characters in these two decades.
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David Lynch
American Director
Stories hold conflict and contrast, highs and lows, life and death, and the human struggle and all kinds of things.
Quote examples
Prabhas
Indian Actor
My character in 'Saaho' is completely contrasting to my character in 'Baahubali,' and I am quite excited about it.
Quote examples
Jay Chandrasekhar
American Actor
I am convinced that tough villains help make a comedy sparkle because they provide a contrast to the funny guys.
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Herman Melville
American Novelist
There is no quality in this world that is not what it is merely by contrast. Nothing exists in itself.
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Gianni Versace
Italian Designer
I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast... We have to change.
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Sonya Walger
English Actress
Life is full of contrasts.
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