This is in sharp contrast to the approach of traditional neo-classical economics.His lack of hypocrisy is in sharp contrast to some politicians.Bayfront Park, lined with gently swaying Palm trees, was a marked contrast to the gravity of the day.(in) stark/marked/sharp etc contrast to something The contrasts between the two men are far more telling.What surprised me was the contrast between Picasso's early style and his later work.He's known for his use of contrast in his paintings.In contrast to the life the researchers had witnessed during their descent, the view was now a barren moonscape.In contrast to Seldane, Claritin is still considered a very safe drug.The non-Communist forces, in contrast, are scattered.By contrast, the median income of those with IRAs, savings and pension plans is $ 44,500.By contrast, his present legislation is expected to sail through with little more than some scattered shots from the Parti Qué bécois.Personal selling and sales promotion activities, by contrast, tend to be more effective from Stage 3 onwards.in sharp/stark etc contrast We are still getting some sun, in marked contrast to last year’s everlasting grey skies. phrases in direct contrast to something/somebody (=completely different to something or someone ) She’s fun and warm and amusing – in direct contrast to James. stand in sharp/stark etc contrast to something The mountains stand in stark contrast to the area around them. highlight a contrast (=make a contrast very obvious ) The research will highlight the contrasts between different approaches to taxation. provide/offer contrast The plant is very attractive, and provides excellent contrast to other plants. draw a contrast (=say there is a contrast ) It is tempting to draw sharp contrasts between religion and science.
verbs make a contrast The fruit and the meat make a delicious contrast of flavours. an interesting contrast the interesting contrast between his early and later paintings a clear/obvious contrast There was a clear contrast between the father and the son. a dramatic contrast (=great and surprising ) Alaska is a land of dramatic contrast.
a startling contrast (=very noticeable and surprising ) The big modern factories make a startling contrast to the opposite side of the road. a marked/striking contrast (=very noticeable ) I noticed a marked contrast in his behaviour before and after treatment. a sharp/stark/strong contrast (=very great ) There is a sharp contrast between the type of people who read the two newspapers. COLLOCATIONS adjectives a complete/total contrast A complete contrast in building style can be seen in Commercial Road. 4 AV the differences in colour, or between light and dark, that an artist uses in paintings or photographs to make a particular effect The artist has used contrast marvellously in his paintings. 3 TCB the degree of difference between the light and dark parts of a television picture, X-ray, photocopy etc This button adjusts the contrast. contrast to The red stems of this bush provide a contrast to the drab brown of the winter garden. 2 DIFFERENT something that is very different from something else The sauce is quite sweet, so add dried thyme as a contrast. The approach to learning at this school stands in marked contrast to the traditional methods used at other schools nearby. The spirited mood on Friday was in sharp contrast to the tense atmosphere last week. (in) stark/marked/sharp etc contrast to something The winter heat wave in California is a stark contrast to the below-freezing temperatures on the East Coast. in contrast (to/with) The stock lost 60 cents a share, in contrast to last year, when it gained 21 cents. by contrast (to/with) The birth rate for older women has declined, but, by contrast, births to teenage mothers have increased. contrast between the economic and social contrasts between the poor and the rich contrast with The marble is smooth and polished, making a strong contrast with the worn stonework around it. ○ W2 AWL noun 1 DIFFERENT a difference between people, ideas, situations, things etc that are being compared While there are similarities in the two cultures, there are also great contrasts.Contrast From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Broadcasting, Visual contrast con‧trast 1 / ˈkɒntrɑːst $ ˈkɑːntræst /
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