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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A new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that there’s a “striking and statistically meaningful” connection between death rates for older adults and immigration.
From MarketWatch
Like Camille and her winsome wooden chair, it’s easy to see something striking and convince ourselves that having it will change our lives and make everything easier.
From Salon
School teachers in Gabon began striking in December over pay and working conditions, with protests over similar grievances spreading to other public sectors, including health and education.
From BBC
From the outside, the home features white paneling, lush greenery, and a striking red door, complete with an American flag hanging in front of the garage.
From MarketWatch
Also striking: The share owned by the decile of wealthy households that rank just below the top 1% has shrunk slightly.
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