striking changes

[ˈstraɪkɪŋ ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz]
noun phrase
mudanças marcantes
1. notable, dramatic, or highly noticeable alterations or transformations
The striking changes in the company's strategy surprised everyone.
As mudanças marcantes na estratégia da empresa surpreenderam a todos.
2. conspicuous differences that catch attention immediately
There have been striking changes in the city's landscape over the past decade.
Houve mudanças marcantes na paisagem da cidade na última década.
3. significant alterations that are impressive or memorable
The striking changes in her appearance after the transformation were evident.
As mudanças marcantes na sua aparência após a transformação eram evidentes.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'mudanças marcantes' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe noticeable changes in business, personal life, or society. In the USA, particularly in NYC, this phrase is often used in business presentations and cultural discussions to emphasize significant transformations. The phrase carries weight and is often used to introduce important developments.
NYC Slang
major shifts / big changes
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dramatic changessignificant changesnotable changesremarkable changesconspicuous changesobvious changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
subtle changesminor changesimperceptible changesnegligible changesinsignificant changes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudanças marcantes
most common and widely understood translation
São Paulo
mudanças impressionantes
alternative usage emphasizing impressive aspect
Rio de Janeiro
mudanças notáveis
common variant in formal contexts
Portugal
mudanças marcantes
same as Brazilian Portuguese with similar usage

Related Words

transformationalterationshiftmodificationstrikingnoticeabledramatic

Related Idioms & Phrases

a sea change
night and day difference
like night and day
a far cry from
like a new person
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