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stark

[stahrk] / stɑrk /
ADJECTIVE
utter, absolute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blunt simple
WEAK
abrupt arrant bald bare blasted blessed complete confounded consummate downright entire firm flagrant gross infernal out-and-out outright palpable patent pure rank severe sheer stiff unalloyed unmitigated
Antonyms
WEAK
clothed covered indefinite
ADJECTIVE
bare, unadorned
Synonyms
STRONGEST
austere bleak depressing desolate grim harsh
WEAK
au naturel bald barren chaste clear cold dreary empty forsaken naked nude plain raw severe solitary stripped unclad unclothed uncovered undraped vacant vacuous void
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bright cheerful encouraging gentle happy mild nice sunny
WEAK
clothed covered indefinite

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The IMF chief signalled in her opening remarks that the Fund would downgrade its global growth forecast due to the war, and she had a stark warning:

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Walmart, General Mills and others that have benefited from robust mass markets are now seeing a stark divide between lower- and middle-income consumers and higher-end customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

There are images in here so stark and beautiful that they come home with you like a stack of postcards in your pocket.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In stark contrast, works by artists like Chittaprosad, who was known for his sharp social and political critique, depict working-class life.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Just stark bright lights that you see long after closing your eyes.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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