contrasting

(verb) put in opposition to show or emphasize differences. Synonyms: contrast. Example: "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student."

(verb) to show differences when compared; be different. Synonyms: contrast, counterpoint. Example: "The students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities."

(adj) strikingly different; tending to contrast. Synonyms: contrastive. Example: "Contrasting (or contrastive) colors."