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strikingly

American  
[strahy-king-lee] / ˈstraɪ kɪŋ li /

adverb

  1. in a way that is impressive, noticeable, or conspicuous.

    What I recall most is how the northern and southern facades, identical in construction, look strikingly different in the half light before dawn.

    The unknown actors playing the lead roles are strikingly photogenic and elegant against the film’s background of social unrest and urban blight.

Etymology

Origin of strikingly

striking ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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She was aspirationally fit but unthreatening and strikingly self-assured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"Against the backdrop of current world events, its message remains strikingly relevant, underscoring enduring themes of peace and hope for the future," said Classic FM.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

A slab of sedimentary rock was covered in a wrinkled texture that looked strikingly like elephant skin.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

This case presented a strikingly simple question: Does it violate a journalist’s First Amendment rights if they are arrested for requesting and publishing information that a government employee willingly hands over?

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

She was not the most coordinated dancer, but she was strikingly pretty.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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