Synonyms of contrasting

contrasting 1 of 2

adjective

as in different

Related Words

• different
• disparate
• contrasted
• incomparable
• dissimilar
• unmatched
• mock
• unlike
• phony
• sham
• fake
• unalike
• unnatural
• unrealistic
• off
• nonrealistic
• nonnatural

Dissimilar Words

• natural
• similar
• realistic
• naturalistic
• near
• living
• three-dimensional
• matching
• like
• lifelike
• comparable
• analogous
• alike
• photo-realistic
• approximate
• akin
• verisimilar
• resembling

contrasting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of contrast

as in differing

to be unlike; to not be the same

her depressed mood today contrasts sharply with her good spirits yesterday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• differing
• varying
• dividing
• fluctuating
• diverging
• separating
• deviating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comparing
• matching
• according
• corresponding
• agreeing
• conforming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contrasting

Adjective

In recent decades, its few references to God have been especially polarizing, as Americans defend starkly contrasting views of the United States. —Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026

It’s structured as a rondo, in which an initial or main melody is repeated in between one or more contrasting segments. —Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026

This week’s Watches & Wonders showcase in Geneva certainly proved that there are just as many contrasting ideologies and competing priorities in 2026. —Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026

The thick contrasting white rubber sole keeps the look framed and grounded. —Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026

Chrome powders also come in several different colors, allowing your finish to be icy, warm, monochromatic, or highly contrasting depending on your preferences. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026

Four candidates seeking to represent San Diego’s South Bay on the City Council would bring to City Hall contrasting types of experience, different priorities and varied solutions to the city’s budget crisis. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

Luna suggests using a mosaic pattern in your flooring or shower tile, adding a contrasting shower niche, or installing a colored marble shower curb for high-impact ways to get in on these color trends. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026

Guardiola may have defensive injury issues, too, but the respective physical toll exerted could not be more contrasting. —Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026

Verb

Another is bright yellow with a smooth, contrasting black hood around its head. —Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026

In fairness, the emotional temperature of Saturday’s game against Newcastle had two contrasting phases — before and after the attacking injuries that robbed Arsenal of Kai Havertz in the first half and Eberechi Eze early in the second. —Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026

The eight-bedroom’s main space has 20-foot ceilings, a catwalk, herringbone wood floors, and cement beams and details contrasting with warm wood. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026

Jennie Garth's youngest daughter (shared with ex Peter Facinelli) headed off to her 2024 junior prom in a black gown with contrasting trim — this time, not a handmade creation by Garth, who sewed her middle daughter Lola's dress back in 2021. —Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026

Green Ball is a wonderful contrasting addition to any flower bed and makes an exotic interior decoration, too. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026

Each slim design comes in two fetching contrasting colors (available in nine color combos) and has a secure magnetic closure on the flap to keep eyewear safe. —Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026

The lack of documents written by Shakespeare is underscored by the contrasting evidence that Shakespeare was business-minded. —Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026

Lay borders with contrasting colors. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026