1. a noticeable difference between two or more things when compared
2. the degree of difference between light and dark areas in a photograph or image
Usage: photography; art

1. to compare two or more things in order to show how they are different
2. to be noticeably different from something else

Examples

• The contrast between the rich and poor neighborhoods was striking.
• Her cheerful personality was in sharp contrast to his gloomy mood.
• The photographer adjusted the contrast to make the image clearer.
• The teacher asked us to contrast the two poems in our essay.
• His casual clothes contrasted with the formal setting.
• The bright flowers contrast beautifully with the dark green leaves.
• There's a stark contrast between his public and private behavior.