In contrast, vs By contrast,

Both "in contrast" and "by contrast" are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to introduce a point of difference between two things or ideas.

Last updated: March 17, 2024

In contrast,

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a point of difference between two things or ideas.

This phrase is used to highlight the differences between two things or ideas. It is often followed by a contrasting statement or example.

Examples:

She prefers tea; in contrast, her brother likes coffee.
The first group chose to go hiking; in contrast, the second group decided to stay at the hotel.
In contrast to what he said earlier, he changed his mind about attending the party.
The company's profits increased this year; in contrast, their competitors experienced a decline.
The new model is more expensive; in contrast, the older version is more affordable.

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In contrast, Azhdarchoidea mostly contained terrestrial pterosaurs.
In contrast, this proposal broadens the scope.
In contrast, conventional products are sold without similar restrictions.
In contrast, FeRAM only requires power when actually reading or writing a cell.
In contrast, Microsoft sent in a letter highly critical of the measure.
In contrast, Astraea had not lost a single man, although one of the eight wounded subsequently died.
In contrast, Buddhism was largely confined to monastic organization.
In contrast, in traditional societies without writing, older people are the repositories of information.
In contrast, in the USA both virgin and recycled PSF was sold in significant quantities.
In contrast, most electoral democracies around the world are suffering from dismal performance.
In contrast, there's no relationship between being unhappy now and mind-wandering a short time later.
In contrast, most Irish Nationalists and Fenians supported the abolition of slavery.
In contrast, Greeks as a whole stressed the austerity of their own diet.
In contrast, newspapers have mentioned the protests in more depth.
In contrast, fewer than 30% of completed fashion projects have reached their goal.
In contrast, pride could also be defined as a lowly disagreement with the truth.
In contrast, eukaryotes have longer linear chromosomes and initiate replication at multiple origins within these.
In contrast, the weather lore is not applicable to Northern Germany and its rather oceanic climate.
In contrast, the nerves and brain structures associated with eyesight were smaller and undeveloped.
In contrast, almost everything Abercrombie did has been questioned.

Alternatives:

by contrast,

By contrast,