contrast (someone or something) with (someone or something)
To highlight the differences between two people or things. A noun or pronoun can be used between "contrast" and "with." Now contrast Joe's unenthusiastic reaction with Sally's unbridled glee over the news. It's only when you contrast our new project manager with the last one that you realize how inefficient the latter had been. It's easy to contrast my college experience with my sister's because I had zero interest in Greek life, and she was a total party girl.
contrast with (someone or something)
To be obviously or clearly different from something else. I think the paint color of the trim contrasts with the walls nicely. I should do an accent nail? OK, then, what shade of nail polish would contrast well with this bubblegum pink? Yeah, the pattern of that chair definitely contrasts with the rug, but it's not exactly visually pleasing, in my opinion.
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contrast (someone or something) with (someone or something else)
and contrast (someone or something) to (someone or something else)to examine people or things in a way that will show their differences. Contrast Sally with Sam, for instance, to see real differences. Contrast the busy geometry of a Gothic cathedral to the simple lines of an old Saxon castle.
contrast with someone or something
1. to be different from someone or something. Bill's cheery attitude really contrasts with the gloom of his twin brother, Bob. This stiped tie really contrasts with that polka-dot shirt.
2. [for a color or pattern, etc.] to show a marked difference with or complement another. The black one contrasts nicely with the white one.
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