contrast

/ˈkɒntrɑːst/
noun
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Definition

1

A difference or opposition between two or more things, making them stand out from each other

The contrast between the old and new buildings in the city was striking.

2

The state of being different or opposite, often used in art, photography, or design to create visual interest

The artist used contrast to make the colors in the painting really pop.

Synonyms

differenceMore general, can refer to any distinction between things oppositionOften implies a stronger or more conflicting difference juxtapositionRefers to the act of placing two or more things side by side to compare or contrast them

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