1
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
you'd be amazed what a striking difference new wallpaper can make in a room
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2
as in obvious
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
several striking contradictions in her argument
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as in walking
to refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands
the union is calling for its members to strike until the mining company agrees to meet safety standards
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as in affecting
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
we were struck by the willingness of total strangers to go out of their way to help us
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as in occurring (to)
to enter the mind of
it struck her later that no one at the bank had asked for identification
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as in bumping
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the thump of hailstones striking the cars in the parking lot
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as in hitting
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
the driver of the car behind me applied his brakes too late and struck my car from the rear
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as in dismantling
to take apart
the stagehands struck the sets the morning after the play closed
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as in attacking
to take sudden, violent action against
a rattlesnake strikes its prey with lightning speed
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as in possessing
to cast a spell on
the only way that she's going to get a man is if she strikes one
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Recent Examples of striking
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Branch was ejected for striking Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and suspended for this Monday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Detroit.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
With Tennessee a yard from striking before halftime, Aguilar delivered only disaster, floating a pass without enough lift.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Catch a Show at Lime Kiln Theater A turn of the century limestone quarry and kiln has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind outdoor theater that immerses guests in the striking landscape.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Branch was ejected for striking Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and suspended for this Monday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Detroit.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
In a living room, a large tapestry can create a striking focal point, while a bedroom may benefit from softer, muted pieces that complement bedding and promote relaxation.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
With Tennessee a yard from striking before halftime, Aguilar delivered only disaster, floating a pass without enough lift.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for striking
Adjective
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But people in the control group didn’t have a noticeable change.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
23 Oct. 2025
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To economists like Zandi, however, the country still remains at high risk of entering a downturn, with inflation, softness in the labor market and noticeable declines in consumer confidence weighing on their forecasts.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, the severity of the storm soon became obvious.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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After curing the potatoes, pick through them once more and remove any potatoes with obvious signs of damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The duo ended up walking away from the group and a record deal to create KISS.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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That's the hardest part, is walking away from all those young men in that locker room — the recruits that were committed to us.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Economic anxiety is also affecting perceptions of job security.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Based on the Peter Straub novel of the same name, John Irvin's chilly and affecting Ghost Story is cloaked in snow, leather, and firelight.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Amid the heavy topics, Wollam and her fellow fist-bumping attendee were among numerous protesters across metro Detroit who donned seemingly lighthearted outfits carrying a serious message from the movement.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The clip shows one feline running in circles with a bag stuck on its head, bumping into the furniture and nearly knocking down the home decor.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways Tesla's dream of a fully autonomous future keeps hitting speed bumps.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The plant is in the sixth year of dismantling above-ground structures, which is scheduled to wrap up by the end of 2028.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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By embracing mobile and AI tools, SIFF isn’t chasing trends but dismantling barriers, turning digital literacy into artistic agency.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
21 Oct. 2025
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The role of the double pivot is to protect the centre-backs and provide the defensive foundation when the team is attacking.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Real Housewives of New York City star was arrested in December 2017 after reportedly attacking a police officer in Palm Beach, Florida — nearly one year after she wed now-ex Tom D'Agostino.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Striking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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