by/in contrast
idiom
: when compared to another : when looked at or thought about in relation to similar objects or people to set off dissimilar qualities
She had a big personality, which made her husband seem dull by contrast.
—often + with or toIn contrast with last year's profits, the company is not doing very well.
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Mom, in contrast, are in charge of logistics like scheduling appointments and running errands, which can sometimes leave with less time or energy for play.
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Jana Pollack, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Florida, by contrast, has reported its expenditures down to the line items, a level of detail that enables researchers, taxpayers and policymakers to make informed decisions about how money was spent.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
These floods of hydrocarbon-rich fluid and gas are in contrast to hydrothermal vents, and as their name suggests, these areas remain just as cold as their surroundings.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Bob’s relationship with Sylvie, by contrast, lays bare differences that are more revealing of his character and his philosophy of life.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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Jana Pollack, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Florida, by contrast, has reported its expenditures down to the line items, a level of detail that enables researchers, taxpayers and policymakers to make informed decisions about how money was spent.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
These floods of hydrocarbon-rich fluid and gas are in contrast to hydrothermal vents, and as their name suggests, these areas remain just as cold as their surroundings.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Bob’s relationship with Sylvie, by contrast, lays bare differences that are more revealing of his character and his philosophy of life.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for by/in contrast
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“By/in contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%2Fin%20contrast. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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