striking
Americanadjective
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a scene of striking beauty.
- Synonyms:
- outstanding, noteworthy, remarkable
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a striking lack of enthusiasm.
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being on strike, as workers.
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capable of attacking an enemy, especially by air.
striking power.
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within the extent of space through which it is possible to attack a target effectively.
striking distance.
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adjective
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attracting attention; fine; impressive
a striking beauty
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conspicuous; noticeable
a striking difference
Other Word Forms
- nonstriking adjective
- strikingly adverb
- strikingness noun
- unstriking adjective
Etymology
Origin of striking
Example Sentences
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Moments after striking out the side to send Puerto Rico to the WBC quarterfinals in 2023, Díaz sustained a season-ending knee injury.
From Los Angeles Times
But that did not stop Red Bull's rivals noticing something striking about their new engine - it seemed able to deploy more energy for longer on a more consistent basis than other teams.
From BBC
"The freedom here is very striking; people are free to wear what they want, go where they want," she said.
From BBC
It is also striking a personal chord with millions of Americans who are weighing their aging relatives’ desire for independence against the many safety concerns associated with aging in their own homes, writes Clare Ansberry.
A remarkable new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope highlights a striking mix of brightness and shadow inside the Egg Nebula.
From Science Daily
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