All 4 Uses of
contrast
in
True Believer by Sparks
- With oak-paneled walls, mahogany flooring, and burgundy curtains, the cavernous, open room stood in stark contrast to the area downstairs.†
Chpt 4 (definition 1) *
- He'd looked more excited than the children, which made for a funny contrast with his bulging biceps, and she remembered thinking to herself that he'd be the kind of father who would make any wife proud.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- It was nautical in theme, and the navy curtains provided a nice contrast to the wooden end tables and dresser.†
Chpt 14 (definition 2)
- Downtown appeared in sharp focus, in contrast to the dreamy, misty images he remembered.†
Chpt 22 (definition 2) *
Definitions:
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(1) (contrast as in: there is a contrast) a difference -- especially a notable difference; or the side-x-side arrangement of things that draws attention to an unmissable difference
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(2) (contrast as in: contrast their writing styles) point to differences between; or compare to show differences