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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the jarring news that major financial institutions were on the verge of collapse
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as in loud
disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense
the final chord of that song is too jarring for me
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as in bickering
to express different opinions about something often angrily
those two coworkers have such incompatible personalities that it's no wonder they constantly jar
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as in clashing
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
the bright orange of the walls jars with the light pastels of the furnishings
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Recent Examples of jarring
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 Nov. 2024
The production is admittedly a bit jarring, but that rough sound is the aesthetic which may not be everyone and is perfectly okay.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The familiarity of Hedwig’s gestures of feminine vanity is jarring, helping to bring the reality of this unseen horror home to us.
—Leslie Camhi, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Nonetheless, the news had to be jarring, as NBC News royal contributor Emily Nash noted.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 Nov. 2024
The production is admittedly a bit jarring, but that rough sound is the aesthetic which may not be everyone and is perfectly okay.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
This shift in priorities can be jarring for their older colleagues and companies that expect employees to go above and beyond.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The familiarity of Hedwig’s gestures of feminine vanity is jarring, helping to bring the reality of this unseen horror home to us.
—Leslie Camhi, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarring
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In August 2024, the United States, also a major plastic and oil producer, announced a surprising policy shift by now committing to support limits on plastic production as well.Susan Solomon, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Foxx's birthday dinner took a surprising turn on Friday the 13th.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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And that’s the fine line developers and studio heads have to walk in the face of this newer, meaner, louder movement against diversity in the industry: whether or not to acknowledge its existence.Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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The result has been a film rollout that at times feels louder than the film itself.New York Times, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Right out of the gate, the brothers are in a contentious mood, needling each other with elbows and bickering like little siblings.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2024
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On Monday, after Rodgers and former head coach Robert Saleh had spent several months bickering over topics such as unexcused absences and cadence, the irritable quarterback won out again.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Yes, but: Grocery costs were up 0.5% last month, including a particularly steep rise in the prices of beef (up 3.1%) and eggs (up a startling 8.2%).Neil Irwin, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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This startling documentary by Chris Smith (‘Fyre,’ ‘100 Foot Wave’) is told through intimate access to Bryan Johnson, a man who has dedicated his life to defy aging.Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The corps’ push for additional benefits coincided with a harsh realization for the British Army: For white men, service in the West Indies was viewed as a death sentence due to the high risk of disease.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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This is especially key as bitcoin has surged to $100,000 , meaning that the earliest holders with the lowest basis could be facing harsh taxes on sale.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Data is conflicting on whether vitamin D is beneficial in cancer, and more research is necessary.Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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That impulse toward protectionism and away from the global economy could again set off a major fight inside the GOP as two fundamentally conflicting visions collide.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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In the years since, Eve has undergone an amazing transformation.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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The personal brand mistakes that hold coaches back Making it about you Your Instagram grid looks amazing.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The results are in many ways fascinating, filled with innovative special effects, early examples of stop-motion animation, and elaborate, sometimes grotesque costumes.Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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From grotesque creatures to eerie, otherworldly settings, the film uses CGI and practical effects from its big budget in incredibly entertaining (and frightening) ways.Travis Bean, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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