The phrase "sharp relief" means to see or experience something very clearly and distinctly, as if it were in focus or highlighted.
Sentences with «sharp relief»
This confusion has been brought into sharp relief by the world crisis; but it existed before the crisis, and it may well continue after the crisis is over. (religion-online.org)
Conflict generated by identity is also in sharp relief in the way the native title system operates. (humanrights.gov.au)
Because of that meeting, «I have come to understand in sharper relief how damaging my words were,» he wrote in the statement released through his denomination's news service. (christianitytoday.com)