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   strik·ing

   /ˈstrīkiNG/

   adjective

   • 1. attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent: "the murder bore a striking similarity to an earlier shooting" Similar noticeableobviousconspicuousevidentsalientvisibledistinctprominentmarkedclear-cutnotablemanifestunmistakabledistinctivestrongrareuncommonout of the ordinarysignificantremarkableextraordinaryincredibleamazingastoundingastonishingsurprisingstaggeringphenomenalOpposite inconspicuousunremarkable
   • ▪ dramatically good-looking or beautiful: "she is naturally striking" Similar impressiveimposinggrandsplendidmagnificentspectacularbreathtakingsuperbmarvelouswonderfuloutstandingdazzlingstunningamazingstaggeringsensationaldramaticawesomeawe-inspiringeye-catchingpicturesqueinformal:greatfabulousfabamazeballssmashingarchaic:splendentstunningattractivegood-lookingbeautifulglamorousgorgeousprepossessingcomelycaptivatingenchantingarrestingravishingalluringhandsomeprettybonnyinformal:drop-dead gorgeousfabulousfabout of this worldknockoutsmashingOpposite ordinaryunimpressiveunattractiveunremarkable
   • 2. (of an employee) on strike: "striking mine workers"

   noun

   • 1. the action of striking: "substantial damage was caused by the striking of a submerged object"

   Derivatives

   • 1. strikingness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › strikingStriking Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STRIKING is attracting attention or notice through unusual or conspicuous qualities. How to use striking in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Striking.

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   Synonyms for STRIKING: noticeable, prominent, dramatic, commanding, remarkable, impressive, marked, conspicuous; Antonyms of STRIKING: subtle, inconspicuous, unremarkable, unobtrusive, unnoticeable, hidden, faint, concealed

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRIKING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STRIKING definition: 1. very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention: 2. more attractive…. Learn more.

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   capable of attacking an enemy, especially by air: striking power. within the extent of space through which it is possible to attack a target effectively: striking distance. / ˈstraɪkɪŋ / adjective. attracting attention; fine; impressive. a striking beauty. conspicuous; noticeable. a striking difference.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTRIKING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who is striking is very attractive, in a noticeable way. She was a striking woman with long blonde hair. Synonyms: impressive , dramatic , stunning [ informal ] , wonderful More Synonyms of striking

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   Something striking grabs your attention because it’s vivid and surprising. Many twins have a striking resemblance. People in red satin evening gowns, the pyramids in Egypt, and platform heels with fish in them are also striking.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › strikingStriking - definition of striking by The Free Dictionary

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   Define striking. striking synonyms, striking pronunciation, striking translation, English dictionary definition of striking. adj. Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstriking adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ interesting and unusual enough to attract attention synonym marked. a striking feature. She bears a striking resemblance to her older sister. In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. The similarities between the two cases are striking. Language Bank surprising. Extra Examples.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of striking – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    adjective. uk / ˈstraɪkɪŋ / us. striking adjective (NOTICEABLE) Add to word list. B2. easily noticed: There's a striking resemblance between them. striking adjective (ATTRACTIVE) very attractive: She's very striking. (Definition of striking from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of striking.

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    Striking definition: Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind.