startling contrast

Frequency: 5.56.4 per million words

a surprisingly large or obvious difference between two things

startlingADJECTIVE + NOUN

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contrast

Examples (10)

  • The ancient ruins stood in startling contrast to the modern city skyline.
  • Her calm demeanor presented a startling contrast to his agitated state.
  • The report revealed a startling contrast between the official figures and the actual situation.
  • There was a startling contrast between the lush greenery of the valley and the barren mountains.
  • His humble origins provide a startling contrast to his current wealth and influence.
  • The artist used bold colors to create a startling contrast in the painting.
  • The silence of the countryside was a startling contrast to the bustling city life he was used to.
  • The data showed a startling contrast in educational outcomes between the two regions.
  • She noticed a startling contrast in their attitudes towards risk.
  • The simplicity of the design offered a startling contrast to its complex functionality.