In the 17th century, artists generally took a more pessimistic view of Macías, whose unsophisticated, emotional nature contrasted with the baroque aesthetic.

The festive nature of many of their songs contrasts with the deaths of two of their players.

The brash and confrontational nature of the dispute contrasts with the glacial system the Canadian government uses to settle land claims with its Native Canadian population.

Against the sturdiness of such a main course, the sprightly nature of a salad contrasts nicely.

The durable nature of hardened clay contrasts with the soft vulnerability of the object's identification as a human organ.

The non-political nature of these two films contrasts with the politically charged pink films of the 1960s, such as those by Kōji Wakamatsu, which often tackled current events.

On the tour, the dynamic nature of Bradman's batting contrasted sharply with his quiet, solitary off-field demeanour.

His whimsical nature contrasted with his persona in the ring.

The open nature of the hinterland, with Bispham village isolated amongst the trees, contrasts with the same scene today.

But the traditional nature of Bishop Harris's sermon contrasted sharply with her reputation as an outspoken opponent of church policies that exclude women and homosexuals.