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CONTRAST Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word contrast. (exact relations)
There are 25 hypernyms of the word contrast. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CONTRAST

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counterpoint
nounn
noun

• a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

verb

• to show differences when compared; be different

• write in counterpoint

demarcation
nounn
noun

• the boundary of a specific area

• a conceptual separation or distinction

line
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formation of people or things one beside another

• a mark that is long relative to its width

• a formation of people or things one behind another

• a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point

• text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen

• a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum

• a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)

• a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

• a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

• a connected series of events or actions or developments

• a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a pipe used to transport liquids or gases

• the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed

• a telephone connection

• acting in conformity

• the hereditary derivation of an individual

• something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible

• the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

• in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area

• (often plural) a means of communication or access

• a particular kind of product or merchandise

• a commercial organization serving as a common carrier

• space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising

• the maximum credit that a customer is allowed

• a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

• persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress

• a short personal letter

• a conceptual separation or distinction

• mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it

verb

• be in line with; form a line along

• cover the interior of

• make a mark or lines on a surface

• mark with lines

• fill plentifully

• reinforce with fabric

direct contrast
nounn
noun

• the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

dividing line
nounn
noun

• a conceptual separation or distinction

Best Hypernyms For CONTRAST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for contrast, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
ambit beholding comparing comparison compass differ differentiate differentiation distinction distinguish oppositeness opposition orbit range reach scope secern secernate seeing separate severalise severalize tell
Phrases (2)
tell apartvisual perception

Alternatives for COUNTERPOINT

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