in contrast
Frequency: 8.840.0 per million words
used to show the difference between two things or situations
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Examples (10)
- In contrast, the south suffered very little hurricane damage.
- The older brother was quiet and reserved; the younger one, in contrast, was outgoing and sociable.
- Last quarter's sales were sluggish. This quarter, in contrast, has seen record-breaking growth.
- The city is bustling with noise and activity. The countryside, in contrast, is peaceful and serene.
- His early work was characterized by optimism. His later poems, in contrast, are marked by a deep sense of cynicism.
- She used to be very shy. Now, in contrast, she's the first person to speak up in meetings.
- The first painting used dark, somber colors. The second, in contrast, was vibrant and full of light.
- The critics panned the movie. Audiences, in contrast, seemed to love it.
- The control group showed no change. The experimental group, in contrast, experienced significant improvement.
- Winter was unusually mild this year. Summer, in contrast, has been exceptionally hot.