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
Also, in sharp contrast to Congress, Colorado lawmakers were able to balance the budget, despite having to return millions of dollars collected to taxpayers through the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights refunds.
—
The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
This integrated approach stands in sharp contrast to industries such as automotive manufacturing, which actively reduce risk by spreading production across multinational supply chains.
—Peter Follows, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
In the past, India’s commitment to secularism and democracy stood in sharp contrast to Pakistan’s religious orientation and military dictatorship.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Berry's look is in sharp contrast to the increasingly popular trad wife aesthetic that emphasizes modest styles along with a return to traditional gender roles.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for in stark/marked/sharp contrast with/to
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
This integrated approach stands in sharp contrast to industries such as automotive manufacturing, which actively reduce risk by spreading production across multinational supply chains.
—Peter Follows, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
In the past, India’s commitment to secularism and democracy stood in sharp contrast to Pakistan’s religious orientation and military dictatorship.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Berry's look is in sharp contrast to the increasingly popular trad wife aesthetic that emphasizes modest styles along with a return to traditional gender roles.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for in stark/marked/sharp contrast with/to
Cite this Entry
“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 20 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share