Word Finder - stark

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Hard, firm; obdurate.

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Severe; violent; fierce (now usually in describing the weather).

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Strong; vigorous; powerful.

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Stiff, rigid.

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Plain in appearance; barren, desolate.

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I picked my way forlornly through the stark, sharp rocks.

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Complete, absolute, full.

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A flower was growing, in stark contrast, out of the sidewalk.

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Starkly; entirely, absolutely

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He's gone stark, staring mad.

Her blood was a slash of stark red against a white marble floor.

Staying at Katie and Bills house was a stark reminder of what would be missing in her life with Alex.

The lights went out and the night was stark.

The stark red of blood against white snow caught his attention, and he circled the park behind the castle.

She wore those half-stockings that were supposed to be hidden by something far longer than what covered her pudgy legs, which were streaked with the stark blue of veins looking like a map of a very congested and curvy area.

This young boy's experiences in the low country of South Carolina are told with a sense of humor and stark honesty.

So, Jesus' being numbered among criminals surely was a fact; but it stands in stark contrast to his personal comportment.

The stark effect from the applied electric field permits access to normally forbidden energy levels.

These areas range from stark exposed moorland and edges to rolling meadows accompanied by peaceful dales.

The smoothly polished blocks seem cold, stark, repellent.

Ivory is a lovely choice for fuller figures because it is not as reflective as stark white gowns.

We utterly deplore this level of rate, which is in stark contrast to the 3.89% increase for Council services.

From a very early stage in the design process a range of hues was agreed, all reflecting the cold stark almost polar environment.

In the porch stand the village stocks, a stark reminder of shameful days past.

The position was equally stark in their 23 League defeats, where the position was 16 for but 64 against.

Its formidable structure stood stark against the dull heavens, the street lamps throwing a weak light about its feet.

If you've never seen a magician go stark raving mad over a fairly short period, then it can be instructive.

If you 've never seen a magician go stark raving mad over a fairly short period, then it can be instructive.

Teenage girls in the Dhaka slums often have stark choices to make.

Riot police and razor wire made a stark contrast to the beauty of the stones on a mid summer 's morning.

Other details include green accessories and stark white furnishings.

If you've recently repainted or changed your roof trim or added decorations to your house that is in stark contrast to your current windows, you may want to change out your windows to match your new renovations.

The previous line in the poem offers stark contrast, using the phrase "sun burns crimson bright" as a way to heighten the experience.

This is in stark contrast to many other types of prepaid gift cards that charge a wide variety of fees for usage, inquiries and reloading.

This is a stark contrast to Greece, a relatively small nation with a unified religion and a culture that goes back thousands of years.

A black china cabinet hutch can offer a modern vibe, an old fashioned feel or bring balance to an otherwise stark room.

Gone were the new cabinets she had promised her clients, and in came the old cabinets, repainted a stark white (AFTER Tym and David had spent a day removing the cabinets).

When you first view an empty dorm room, you may be a bit startled by how stark and plain it looks.

For example, the stark beauty of stone needs no enhancing and the appeal of raw timber is indisputable.

Red walls used as a backdrop for stark white cabinets and black granite countertops will create a pallet that can be ultra sleek and modern.

When most people think of minimalist interior design they think of a stark and cold space.

Pottery Barn offers choices ranging from the stark white of their Decorator's White paint to the softer, yellow tinged shades of Sandy Beaches and Mascarpone.

These colors are in stark contrast to the soft, pastel tones of the Coral Reef Collection.

Create contrast with stark white walls, art deco framed arts, Modern-styled breakfast table and chair, hand-blown colorful glass pendant lights, and shiny recycled glass countertops.

Finding a new space to make your own can either inspire a frenzy of activity or stark terror.

Lastly, blend the line between the darker color and the highlighter, otherwise it will create an unnaturally stark appearance.

Choose a dark shadow - one that's a stark contrast to your base shade - and apply it deftly to the inner crease.

It's best to avoid creating a stark contrast between your clothes and the color of your skin.

Fondant and modeling chocolate make a cake look great - especially Halloween cakes as you can make a stark white fondant covering and do blood splatter on it.

Contemporary black and white patterns, rich reds, shimmering purples, lovely pastels, subtle ivories, creams, and beiges -- even stark blacks are available for wedding ring pillows.

Whether you opt for a stark, neutral invite or a more lavish style, you'll find it here.

However, a skilled decorator can make soft green icing wisps and curves look lovely on any cake, especially against a stark white buttercream background.

Midnight Trellis- The stark contrast of the feminine black floral print against a bright white background, mixed with a fine black-and-white pinstripe gives this pattern a striking, bold look perfect for a modern style bedroom.

Likewise, they can provide contrast to stark shades of color or simply accent a minimally decorated room.

The movie is stark and painful at times and Jake's performance is beautiful and deeply moving.

In 1999, Neil Patrick landed a lead role in the short-lived show Stark Raving Mad alongside Tony Shaloub.

Pair dark pants with stark white button down shirts and add a work jacket to complete the look.

Neutral colors and light woods are always good choices, but even if you go with something trendy and vivid, avoid too stark a contrast between the walls and the ceiling or floor.

Pedestal sinks are popular today because their sleek design and simple elegance stands in stark contrast to contemporary fixtures.

The Ultra collection rings, composed of 18 karat white gold, diamonds, and black or white ceramic, offer an appeal to those with a love of stark contrasts and simplistic designs.