Clues for the word "CONTRAST"
We've had 15 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 27 times in crosswords. It was last seen in King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer crossword on December 07, 2023.
Definition of contrast
- v. i. - To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.
- v. t. - To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past.
- v. t. - To give greater effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some relation of opposition to another figure or object.
- n. - The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities.
- n. - Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison.
- n. - The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other's peculiarities.
Referring Clues
- TV adjustment
- Old TV knob
- Note the differences between
- Show difference
- Show a difference
- Degree of difference
- Distinction
- State of being strikingly different
- Compare
- Difference
- Difference in comparison
- Set in opposition
- Revolutionary's time for a change
- Giving fresh start to prisoner makes a real difference
- Partner of compare
Last Seen In
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 07, 2023
- Evening Standard Easy - June 16, 2023
- Evening Standard Easy - May 05, 2023
- Evening Standard Easy - December 21, 2022
- Penny Dell Daily - October 23, 2022
- Penny Dell Daily - July 08, 2022
- Mirror Quick - October 23, 2017
- Evening Standard Easy - May 26, 2017
- Evening Standard Easy - April 14, 2017
- Evening Standard Easy - December 07, 2016
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 23, 2014
- Guardian Quick - January 27, 2014
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - April 06, 2013
- New York Times - February 05, 2012
- Guardian Quick - November 07, 2011
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - March 22, 2010
- Universal - September 11, 2008
- Washington Post - May 18, 2008
- Guardian Quick - March 22, 2008
- Family Time - October 22, 2007
- Netword - October 18, 2007
- USA Today - April 18, 2007
- Netword - February 17, 2007
- Guardian Quick - May 22, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - March 24, 2005
- Guardian Quiptic - April 02, 2001
- New York Times - August 01, 1998