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striking Definition

strik·ing (strī′kiŋ)

adjective

  1. that strikes or is on strike
  2. very noticeable or impressive; unusual, outstanding, remarkable, etc.

striking Related Forms
strik′·ingly adverb
striking Synonyms

striking

modif.

arresting, conspicuous, noticeable, attractive, impressive, surprising, astonishing, electrifying, stunning, staggering, confounding, unusual, unwonted, singular, remarkable, extraordinary, outstanding, prominent, dazzling, startling, fascinating, noteworthy, distinguished, memorable, marked; see also beautiful 1, 2, unusual 1, 2.

Antonyms ugly*, common*, insignificant. See syn. study at noticeable.noticeable.

striking Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: Were these the original colors of the photo or have you done some nice clever post processing coloring to make the image more striking?

Modifies a noun

  • resemblance: Worse still, the individual bears a striking resemblance to Mario!
  • similarity: There are pictures showing the striking similarity of the two.
  • miner: McCarthy called for John L. Lewis and the striking miners to be drafted into the Army.
  • contrast: Like many sisters, they offer a striking contrast in personalities.
  • distance: Comfortable lodge in the heart of Cornwall within easy striking distance of excellent beaches.
  • feature: Perhaps the most striking feature of building is its outlook.

Modifying Another Word

  • visually: The most visually striking element within the overall scheme is a series of colored walls.
  • architecturally: For example, putting a car at the top of the Alps or inside an architecturally striking but totally inaccessible building.
  • particularly: The contrast with Scandinavia, where there is only a small increase in deaths despite harsh winters, is particularly striking.
  • equally: With the first and last tapestries in the series sitting together, both look equally striking.
  • especially: One especially striking clause calls on us to " move away from the freedom of indifference toward the freedom of involvement.
  • quite: These are the more delicate species, some with quite striking colors.

Used with adjective complement

  • look: With the first and last tapestries in the series sitting together, both look equally striking.
  • become: Since the terrorist attack against the American people on September 11 last year, the danger has become more striking.
  • find: What I find most striking is how much I learn through teaching.
  • remain: Sixth, and pointing ahead to next time, the parallel between Job and YHWH's Servant in Isaiah remains striking.
  • exhibit: These collective systems have evolved by means of natural SELECTION to exhibit striking problem-solving capacities, while functioning within a complex, dynamic ENVIRONMENT.

Preposition: in

  • appearance: Built of stone with the upper stories partially timbered, it's certainly striking in appearance.

Preposition: of

  • ball: But the common cause C, the striking of the cue ball, does not screen off this correlation.