Collocations for contrast - noun
ADJECTIVE
clear,
marked,
sharp,
stark,
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
dramatic, startling, striking, stunning, vivid
Her hair was black, a stunning contrast to her pale complexion.
dramatic, startling, striking, stunning, vivid
Her hair was black, a stunning contrast to her pale complexion.
interesting,
refreshing,
welcome
The two cities make an interesting contrast.
The two cities make an interesting contrast.
VERB + contrast
make,
offer,
present,
provide,
show
The fresh fruit provides a contrast to the rich chocolate pudding.
The fresh fruit provides a contrast to the rich chocolate pudding.
draw
He draws a sharp contrast between himself and his opponents.
He draws a sharp contrast between himself and his opponents.
emphasize,
highlight
The writer emphasizes the contrast between conventional and alternative medicine.
The writer emphasizes the contrast between conventional and alternative medicine.
heighten
PREPOSITION
by contrast
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 contrast,
in contrast to,
in contrast with
The company lost $13 million this year, in contrast with a profit of $15 million last year.
In contrast, the south suffered very little hurricane damage.
The company lost $13 million this year, in contrast with a profit of $15 million last year.
In contrast, the south suffered very little hurricane damage.
contrast between
The contrast between the sisters was very strong.
The contrast between the sisters was very strong.
contrast in
The contrast in their appearance was striking.
The contrast in their appearance was striking.
contrast 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.
contrast with
The flowers provide a contrast with the dark background.
The flowers provide a contrast with the dark background.
PHRASES
stand in … contrast to sb/sth
Their attitudes to marriage stand in stark contrast to those of their parents.
Their attitudes to marriage stand in stark contrast to those of their parents.