in stark/marked/sharp contrast with/to

idiom

: very different from (something else)
His comments were in stark/marked/sharp contrast with/to his earlier statements.

Examples of in stark/marked/sharp contrast with/to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That seems unremarkable in 2024 but stands in stark contrast to the list’s makeup during the 20th century. Bylydia Belanger, Fortune, 4 June 2024 Today, some seem to admire those whose behavior stands in stark contrast to my father’s. Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024 Even the ongoing war and Israeli hostage situation in Gaza haven’t made headlines during the festival, in stark contrast with the Berlinale. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 21 May 2024 This benign safety profile stands in stark contrast with the highly immunogenic AAV vectors that are currently most widely used for delivery of gene-therapies. Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024 The quiet end to the encampment came in stark contrast to others around the state and country that have seen protesters clash with law enforcement and counter protesters, instead reflecting a generally peaceful handling of such events on Bay Area campuses. Jason Green, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024 That's in stark contrast to the emotional venom Cohen has spewed outside the courtroom. Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024 The past few years saw drought, below-average precipitation This spring's rain totals stand in stark contrast to the past few years, which experienced prolonged droughtconditions. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024 The bustling town stands in stark contrast to other villages across the north of Spain, once thriving industrial hubs. Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2024

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“In stark/marked/sharp contrast with/to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20stark%2Fmarked%2Fsharp%20contrast%20with%2Fto. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.

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