STRIKINGLY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

strikingly

adverb

Definition of strikingly

as in spectacularly

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Recent Examples of strikingly Patients were justifiably afraid to come to the hospital during that period, and many shifts were strikingly still and quiet. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 The show will follow four young men from different backgrounds who are found dead in rivers under strikingly similar circumstances, exploring both the mystery of their deaths and the connections between them in life. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 The first preview opens with an innocent domestic exchange between a mother and daughter that abruptly transforms into something strikingly disturbing. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026 This idea seems corroborated by the fact that a number of papers contain strikingly similar ideas and methods—as if their authors were communicating. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 The incident is strikingly similar to a May Times report that detailed how information from the scene failed to result in timely evacuations. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The algorithms selected patterns that were strikingly similar to those found in nature, so this illusory effect could be a major evolutionary driver. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026 Six decades later, its themes of exclusion, abuse and violence remain strikingly relevant. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 Also strikingly forward-thinking given the surroundings—chandeliers, parquet floors, coffered ceilings—was the choice to end the evening with a performance by Danish punk rock group, Iceage. — Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for strikingly

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Three years after The Exorcist franchise spectacularly fell apart for Universal, the iconic horror property is set to return under writer-director Mike Flanagan with a new film starring Scarlett Johansson.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Sugano worked out, but Lorenzen failed spectacularly, and not having the catchers call the game proved a mistake.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of spectacularly

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Wiener not only leaves behind a richly complex body of work straddling textiles, painting, photographs, and collages, but also a career intricately connected to one of the most important chapters of Austrian art.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
And it was richly deserved, according to Purdue University, which created the international award and named it after perhaps its most famous alumnus.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of richly

Adverb

The opening chase scene is gorgeously animated, the kind of sequence that makes Common Side Effects distinct visual style that is at once both goofy and realistic so mesmerizing to watch.

— Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
This is an absolute beast of a mobile phone, gorgeously built and thoughtfully designed to make your life easier.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026