be struck by

idiom

informal

: to be very impressed by or pleased with (something or someone)

Visitors are always struck by the beauty of the landscape.

Examples of be struck by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As more and more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched into Earth orbit, some researchers are beginning to calculate the chances that people on the surface could be struck by the incoming remnants of these spacecraft reentering the atmosphere. —Leonard David, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026

Courtesy of Red Bull A Chinese ceremonial drum stands ready to be struck by any worker who achieves a scam of $100,000 or more. —Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 27 Jan. 2026

None of the referees appeared to be struck by the objects being thrown on the court, despite video showing a windfall of debris raining down from the angry crowd. —Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026

The visitor can’t help but be struck by the imagination and creativity that went into creating this unique space. —Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for be struck by

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