Collocations for contrast - noun
ADJ.
clear, marked, sharp, stark, startling, striking, strong
There is a stark contrast between the lives of the rich and those of the poor.
There is a stark contrast between the lives of the rich and those of the poor.
complete, direct
VERB + CONTRAST
make, offer, provide
The fresh fruit provides a contrast to the rich chocolate pudding.
The fresh fruit provides a contrast to the rich chocolate pudding.
PREP.
by ~
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast.
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast.
in ~ (to/with)
The company lost $13 million this year, in contrast with a profit of $15 million last year.
The company lost $13 million this year, in contrast with a profit of $15 million last year.
~ between, ~ in
The contrast in appearance between the sisters was striking.
The contrast in appearance between the sisters was striking.
~ to
This busy social life was a complete contrast to his old quiet life.
This busy social life was a complete contrast to his old quiet life.
PHRASES
stand in … contrast to sb/sth
Their attitudes towards love and marriage stand in stark contrast to those of their parents.
Their attitudes towards love and marriage stand in stark contrast to those of their parents.