No. 14,594 in German
markante
Striking or distinctive.
In a sentence
Die markante Architektur des Gebäudes zieht viele Besucher an.
The distinctive architecture of the building attracts many visitors.
Markante, here, describes the unique and notable nature of the building's architecture.
Ein Gesicht mit markanten Zügen bleibt oft lange im Gedächtnis.
A face with distinctive features often remains in memory for a long time.
Markanten highlights the prominent, remarkable traits of the facial features.
Der Designer verwendet Farben mit markanten Kontrasten, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erzeugen.
The designer uses colors with distinct contrasts to attract attention.
Markanten is used to describe contrasts that are vividly noticeable.
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