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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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   Striking means very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention. It can also mean attractive or impressive. Learn how to use striking in sentences and see synonyms, antonyms, and related words.

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     STRIKING meaning: 1. very unusual or easily noticed, and...

   • Znaczenie Striking, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     striking definicja: 1. very unusual or easily noticed, and...

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   • Striking: Thai Translation

     striking translate: ซึ่งโดดเด่น. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Striking: Indonesian Translation

     STRIKING translate: mengesankan. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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

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   Learn the meaning of striking as an adjective that describes something attracting attention or notice through unusual or conspicuous qualities. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of striking.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › strikingSTRIKING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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. Discover More. Derived Forms.

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

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of the adjective 'striking', which can describe something or someone that is very noticeable, attractive or impressive. See examples, collocations and related words for 'striking'.

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

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   Striking means attracting attention, impressive, or noticeable. It can also mean hitting, attacking, or stopping work as a protest. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples of striking.

7. 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.

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

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective striking, which can describe something interesting, unusual, attractive or surprising. See synonyms, pronunciation, pictures and example sentences from Oxford University Press.