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contrast
in
Red Queen
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He stands in stark contrast, his shirt fine and clean, and his shoes are soft, reflective leather.
p. 44.9 *

contrast = notable difference
In stark contrast, Cal looks down at his hands.†
p. 68.3
In stark contrast, Tristan erupts, vaulting out of his seat.†
p. 162.7
The contrast between the Silver city and the Red slum sets my teeth on edge.†
p. 287.4
"I pledge myself to you, Prince Tiberias," she says in a voice that is oddly high and breathy, contrasting with her hard appearance.†
p. 101.9 *

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)