The phrase "attractive against" is not commonly used in written English and may sound awkward or unclear.
It could potentially be used in contexts discussing aesthetics or appeal in relation to something that is opposing or contrasting, but it is not standard.
Example: "The design was attractive against the stark backdrop of the city skyline."
Alternatives: "appealing in contrast to" or "visually striking against".
Lastly, valuations of equities, while still attractive against other assets, are above historic averages, particularly in the US.
The whitewash walls and terracotta roof certainly look attractive against the cloudless blue skies, but aesthetics were not the Jesuits' main motivation.
But Pitcher says: "£40,000 extra tax-free cash may seem attractive against the background of the reduction in your pension as a trade-off, but it is not a good deal".
Flaunting 5-star restaurants, top notch terrain, exceptional scenery, premier lodging, and much more, winter resorts need to be constantly evolving in order to remain uniquely attractive against their counterparts.
Development of dual-target drugs against EGFR and PI3K has therapeutic advantage and was an attractive approach against tumors.
Despite what appeared – wrongly as it turned out – an attractive fixture against Nottingham Forest, Blackburn's crowd was the fourth lowest in the Championship.
The combination of budget airlines and outside-the-Eurozone prices made Croatian festivals all seem suddenly very attractive set against the £12 beers of Ibiza.
The Vietnam war had polarised global politics; socialist Asia looked a lot more attractive set against the aggression of the west.
It requires far more courage to have a substantive discussion of these issues than to engage in a loud, and no doubt politically attractive, battle against the Board of Education.
Expectations of a hike next year will continue to make sterling look attractive, particularly against the euro, which could still see monetary policy eased due to very low inflation.
The onions turn a delightful pink in the pickling, which makes for an attractive plate against the silvery skins of lightly cured sardine fillets.
