Meaning & use
stark
Severe, bare, or plain in appearance, or complete and unmistakable in degree.
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The stark landscape of the desert stretched out with no trees in sight.
There is a stark difference between the two candidates' economic plans.
A note on using this word
Stark often pairs with 'contrast' or 'reminder' to intensify how obvious or severe something is.
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