by contrast

Frequency: 8.025.0 per million words

used to introduce a statement that is sharply different from a previous one

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Examples (10)

  • When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast.
  • The north of the country is experiencing heavy rain; the south, by contrast, has been sunny all week.
  • Her brother is very shy and reserved. She, by contrast, is outgoing and loves to be the center of attention.
  • The manufacturing sector has been struggling this year. The service industry, by contrast, has seen record growth.
  • His early paintings were dark and somber. His later works, by contrast, are full of vibrant color and light.
  • Some studies suggest a negative outcome. Our research, by contrast, indicates a significant positive effect.
  • Their first attempt was a complete failure. The second, by contrast, was a resounding success.
  • The sauce was incredibly spicy. The dessert, by contrast, was refreshingly sweet and cool.
  • He spent his youth in a bustling, crowded city. His retirement, by contrast, is being spent in a quiet country village.
  • The company's old strategy focused on mass marketing. The new approach, by contrast, targets niche demographics.