The phrase "a contrast against" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing differences or opposing elements in a comparison.
Example: "The artist's latest work presents a contrast against traditional styles, highlighting the evolution of modern art."
Alternatives: "a comparison to" or "a juxtaposition with".
The development's performance is particularly intriguing because of the curious role it has in the Rockaways, where it strikes a contrast against the modest houses, rustic bungalows, public housing projects and faded high-rises around it.
In the Laozi, while meditation and other forms of spiritual practice may be envisaged, the concept of wuwei seems to be used more broadly as a contrast against any form of action characterized by self-serving desire (e.g., chs. 3, 37).
HAIR: "I was inspired by the rich colors and prints of the [DKNY Spring 2012] collection, which had a kind of French Riviera feel about it, and I wanted to create a contrast against the high glamour of this look," said Eugene Souleiman, Wella Professionals Global Creative Director.
As these products were usually prescribed to HBV-infected patients, or, supposedly to be associated with HBV infection, the results of no existing association in other CHPs might serve as a contrast against the possibility of confounding by indication.
However, as a secondary measure, all analyses were rerun employing our filler word category, animal names, as a contrast against experimental word categories (replacing the hash mark condition).
A soft, flowing blouse in a bold print or color creates a chic contrast against a rigid, structured blazer.
For the SAE data sets, the topology of figure 1 A was contrasted against the one in figure 1 B and C (where all Ctenophoran opsins form a single group).
This elderly group was coded as a contrast variable against age < 65 years.
"Her fundamental problem is, in a Democratic primary, she can't make an issue contrast against him," said Steve Schmidt, a senior adviser to Mr. McCain.
The 12 pieces in her collection hung from a clothing rack, and the neon-colored rope and plastic made a striking contrast against the room's oatmeal-colored walls.
Like the school he designed, he offers a bright contrast against the charcoal waterscape of Makoko.
