: attracting attention or notice through unusual or conspicuous qualities
a place of striking beauty
strikingly
adverb
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Examples of striking in a Sentence
The poverty of the city is striking.
There is a striking resemblance between the girls.
an actress known for her striking good looks
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This past year was a landmark year for women in music, both commercially and artistically, and the Grammys offered a striking snapshot of the riches.
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Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
But Ling’s power for the subtle and striking details and confident simplicity have enraptured Joy, and propelled her onto new fashion terrain.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
This 250-foot-wide cave was once a massive rock, but wind eroded the sandstone over many years, yielding this striking natural wonder.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
Briar Accent Chair Another high-end lookalike is this swivel accent chair that bears a striking resemblance to Pottery Barn’s $799 version.
—Bridget Degnan, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
But Ling’s power for the subtle and striking details and confident simplicity have enraptured Joy, and propelled her onto new fashion terrain.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
This 250-foot-wide cave was once a massive rock, but wind eroded the sandstone over many years, yielding this striking natural wonder.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
Briar Accent Chair Another high-end lookalike is this swivel accent chair that bears a striking resemblance to Pottery Barn’s $799 version.
—Bridget Degnan, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Striking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striking. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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