Definition of STRIKING

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

Recent Examples of striking from the Web

The LED fog light array was also striking, with four square lights above two silver fins set in a gloss black hexagonal housing at the outer edge of the front bumper.

— star-telegram, "Kia Sportage compact crossover updatedfor 2017, with upgrades, roomier interior", 3 June 2017
Bring the Outdoors Indoors With Plants The Devonshire’s Garden Room is a striking example of overlapping nature while remaining true to the club’s roots.

— geoff nudelman, Bloomberg.com, "How to Give Your Home the Feel of a Posh London Social Club", 2 June 2017
The imbalance represents a striking example of climate change affecting the nation’s extreme weather in a clear and tangible way.

— jason samenow, Washington Post, "Extreme warmth has dominated U.S. weather records since 2010. This is climate change.", 1 June 2017
One of the most striking things about Ada County’s new emergency dispatch center is the multiplicity of screens that ring the walls of the room.

— katy moeller, idahostatesman, "Ada County opens new 911 emergency dispatch center", 1 June 2017
The missile’s estimated striking range is 4,500 kilometers (2,800 miles), give or take.

— eric talmadge, The Seattle Times, "A new balance of terror: Why North Korea clings to its nukes", 30 May 2017
Perhaps one of the most striking revelations of the documents is the level of hostility displayed by TigerSwan toward the water protectors.

— alice speri, The Intercept, "Leaked Documents Reveal Counterterrorism Tactics Used at Standing Rock to “Defeat Pipeline Insurgencies”", 27 May 2017
The striking prisoners had limited themselves to water and salt, although Israeli officials said that Mr. Barghouti had violated the strike at least twice, eating snacks placed in his cell.

— ian fisher, New York Times, "Palestinian Prisoners End Hunger Strike in Israel After 40 Days", 27 May 2017
The most striking detail is the presence of two sets of wing-like sonar receivers that give the sub a futuristic appearance.

— kyle mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Russia's Gigantic New Submarine Has Enormous "Wings"", 23 May 2017

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First Known Use of striking

1725

striking Synonyms

Synonym Discussion of striking

noticeable, remarkable, prominent, outstanding, conspicuous, salient, striking mean attracting notice or attention. noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation. a piano recital with no noticeable errors remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment. a film of remarkable intelligence and wit prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background. a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind. honored for her outstanding contributions to science conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind. conspicuous bureaucratic waste salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it. the salient points of the speech striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision. the region's striking poverty

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