What are some original examples of antithesis?

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Nov 22, 2017

Only the shimmering glow of the single lamppost danced in the dead gloom of the black darkness.

She was saddened by the poor turn-out, but elated by the funds generated for the trust.

Explanation:

The shimmering glow is contrasted with the black darkness, and the active danced is contrasted with the dead gloom.

saddened contrasted with elated.

Antithesis is described here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antithesis