Meaning of the word "in contrast to" in English

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in contrast to

US /ɪn ˈkɑːn.træst tuː/
UK /ɪn ˈkɒn.trɑːst tuː/

Phrase

used to show that someone or something is different from someone or something else

Example:
In contrast to her sister, she is very shy.
The company's profits rose this year, in contrast to last year's losses.