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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This is in contrast to the far greater number of job cuts the administration has achieved.
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
More recently, after Thao was charged with felonies in January, Lee has sought to present herself in contrast to the former mayor.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Saudi Royal Palace/AFP via Getty DUBAI — There was no final communique, press conference or details of when the meeting started or ended, in contrast to standard protocol when Arab leaders meet.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025
Immigration cases are typically considered confidential, in contrast with criminal cases where the public has the right to know about virtually every step of the process, from arrest to court appearances and sentencing.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
More recently, after Thao was charged with felonies in January, Lee has sought to present herself in contrast to the former mayor.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Saudi Royal Palace/AFP via Getty DUBAI — There was no final communique, press conference or details of when the meeting started or ended, in contrast to standard protocol when Arab leaders meet.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025
Immigration cases are typically considered confidential, in contrast with criminal cases where the public has the right to know about virtually every step of the process, from arrest to court appearances and sentencing.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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“By/in contrast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%2Fin%20contrast. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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