contrast

clear, marked, sharp, stark, startling, striking, strong

The old black and white photos showed a striking contrast with the colorful city streets of today.

make, offer, provide

The bright white walls made a striking contrast with the dark wooden furniture.

by ~

Her apartment was small and messy, but her sister's place looked luxurious by contrast.

in ~ (to/with)

My older sister is very quiet, in contrast to my younger brother who never stops talking.

~ between, ~ in

There was a sharp contrast between the old wooden house and the modern glass building next to it.

~ to

Her new apartment in the city was quite a contrast to her childhood home in the countryside.

stand in contrast to sb/sth

The modern design of the building stands in sharp contrast to the old houses nearby.

favourably, unfavourably

The new restaurant's service compared unfavourably with the excellent standards at their original location.

compare and contrast

In this essay, you need to compare and contrast the lifestyles of people in cities and villages.

favourably, unfavourably

The new subway system contrasts favourably with the old buses that used to serve the city.

with

Her cheerful personality contrasts sharply with her brother's quiet and serious nature.