starkness

Example Sentences

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But its visual starkness and reliance on uncomfortable closeups lend it further dimension.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

When I first arrived at Reset, I was taken aback by the starkness of the space, but it didn’t take long for the hotel’s minimalism and clean lines to grow on me.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

He thinks the starkness will earn him respect and fear.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2025

But that starkness also provides “Hard Truths” with a realism that allows viewers to focus on what's most important: the characters.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

The starkness of the room seemed to heighten the natural warmth of the occasion.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger