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.