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noun

  • A very sharp, clear, and unmistakable difference between two things being compared.

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Due to the conditions, it was a stark contrast to some of the batting produced by England's World Cup-winning squad of 2019, but Root highlighted the importance of being able to adapt.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

They were complicated, secretive, compulsive and potentially deadly, and the film’s gripping melodrama was a stark contrast to any glamorous tabloid portrayal.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

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  • sharp distinction
  • clear opposition
  • polar opposites
  • extreme difference
  • wide divergence

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  • near identity
  • subtle distinction
  • close resemblance
  • strong similarity
  • two peas in a pod

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