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   striking

   /ˈstrʌɪkɪŋ/

   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 impressiveimposinggrandsplendidmagnificentspectacularbreathtakingsuperbmarvellouswonderfuloutstandingdazzlingstunningamazingstaggeringsensationaldramaticawesomeawe-inspiringeye-catchingpicturesqueinformal:greatfabulousfabamazeballssmashingarchaic:splendentstunningattractivegood-lookingbeautifulglamorousgorgeousprepossessingcomelycaptivatingenchantingarrestingravishingalluringhandsomeprettybonnyinformal:drop-dead gorgeousfabulousfabout of this worldknockoutsmashingOpposite ordinaryunimpressiveunattractiveunremarkable
   • 2. (of an employee) on strike: "striking mineworkers"

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

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   very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention: She bears a striking resemblance to her mother. There's a striking contrast between what he does and what he says he does. The library is a striking example of modern architecture. There are striking similarities between the two cases.

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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.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › strikingStriking - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

5. 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.

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   adjective. attractive; impressive ( def ): a scene of striking beauty. Synonyms: outstanding, noteworthy, remarkable. noticeable; conspicuous: a striking lack of enthusiasm. being on strike, as workers. capable of attacking an enemy, especially by air: striking power.

7. 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

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

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   Definition of striking adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTRIKING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's 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.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › strikingStriking Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › strikingstriking | meaning of striking in Longman Dictionary of...

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    striking meaning, definition, what is striking: unusual or interesting enough to be easi...: Learn more.