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Set In Opposition Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CONTRAST which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CONTRAST

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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CONTRAST" which means:

    noun
  • • The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
  • • The act of distinguishing by comparing differences
  • • A conceptual separation or distinction
  • • The perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
  • • The range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)
  • verb
  • • Put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
  • • To show differences when compared; be different

An example sentence would be:

  • • "There is a sharp contrast between the two paintings."
  • • "The contrast of the black cat against the white snow was striking."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick25 Oct 2010 Down 13
New York Times01 Oct 1992 Down 59
New York Times26 Jun 1980 Across 34
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