contrasted 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of contrastednext
as in contrasting

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contrasted

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verb

past tense of contrast
as in differed
to be unlike; to not be the same her depressed mood today contrasts sharply with her good spirits yesterday

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  1. differed
  2. different
  3. disparate
Verb
  • All the rats were housed together and had equal access to cocaine, yet their reactions differed significantly.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Hilton's original Julian Macdonald dress differed slightly.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of differed
Adjective
  • The need for innovative and comprehensive solutions that alleviate the stress around planning, packing, labeling, traveling, and settling is evident, especially with the average American moving 11.7 times in a lifetime – every instance posing different challenges.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The 2025 class will pursue their studies at 13 different institutions across the UK, ranging from Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh, to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of different
Adjective
  • The framework integrates data, automation, and AI as a centralized platform, consolidating disparate data sources to enable seamless access and analysis for healthcare providers.
    Steve McDowell, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • As solo artists, these guys hail from disparate geographic scenes—AyooLii is from Milwaukee, POLO PERKS <3<3<3 is from Harlem, and FearDorian is from Atlanta.
    Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of disparate
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