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 to

In contrast with last year's profits, the company is not doing very well.

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Trump’s Defense pick reignites the debate Nov. 20, 2024 His remarks are in contrast to some made by the man Trump has tapped to be Austin’s successor to lead the Pentagon. —

Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024 Atkins, by contrast — based on his record and recent comments — could easily be described as the anti-Gensler. —

Pete Gannon, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024 Bondi marks one of the less controversial picks Trump has made, by contrast, with her lengthy record as a prosecutor earning her widespread praise among Republicans. —

Alison Durkee, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 India, in contrast to China, has seen its billionaire population grow by a whopping 15.9 percent. —

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