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.

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This is in sharp contrast to China, which has instead created rivals to these firms in every area from micro-blogging to EVs to AI models. Seema Mody, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025 Speakers strategically placed around the course blast music throughout the three rounds, creating an atmosphere in sharp contrast to the PGA Tour. Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025 His comments stand in sharp contrast to some of Musk’s and other top Trump officials’ remarks about the federal workforce. Julia Shapero, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025 Starting with impeccably clean play that was in sharp contrast to the opening day loss underscored by a pivotal baserunning blunder, plus subpar moments in right field from Hunter Renfroe. Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in stark/marked/sharp contrast with/to

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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 15 Apr. 2025.

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