Both Uses of

contrast
in
BoneMan's Daughters

In contrast, the man who stood by the door looked as though he'd just stepped out of the shower before slipping into a freshly pressed shirt.†
Chpt 35 *

in contrast = in a comparison that shows differences

But today he sucked the sweet nectar alongside the bitter white flesh and found the contrast refreshing.†
Chpt 10

Definitions:

(1) (contrast as in: contrast their writing styles)
point to differences between; or compare to show differences
(2) (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
(3) (contrast as in: sharpen the picture contrast)
the difference between tones of an image -- as in a photo or video -- such as the quality of brightness or the intensity of shades or colors
(4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
meaning too rare to warrant focus