STRIKINGLY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

strikingly

adverb

Definition of strikingly

as in spectacularly

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Recent Examples of strikingly Even 250 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, public awareness of AAPI history remains strikingly low. — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 But their personalities, and political instincts, converge most strikingly around cities. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 30 June 2026 Most strikingly, 83% of the New Testament in the famous King James Version, published in the early 1600s, was taken directly from Tyndale’s text. — Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 The result is a strikingly original and surprisingly moving tale of self-realization. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 June 2026 That was when the lensman captured the social set at their leisurely and often strikingly dressed best. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 But in 2026, Chicago backslid on what had been strikingly promising declines in shootings and murders. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 These particles reflect the water’s color back to the surface—hence the strikingly intense turquoise hues. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 For all the money and content streamers are pouring into Southeast Asia, premium video commands a strikingly small slice of the region’s attention — only about 8 percent of the time people spend on their screens. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for strikingly

Adverb

Henry is married too, a father, and manning the family empire as was always the plan before their paths diverged spectacularly.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 7 July 2026
But that only makes the competitive failures look worse, with MLS sides repeatedly losing spectacularly when pitted against Liga MX foes in the late stages of Concacaf competition.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of spectacularly

Adverb

England’s 2-1 victory against Mexico — and that insane Azteca Stadium crowd — also was richly deserved.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
As our country nears its semiquincentennial this July 4, there’s no better time to celebrate how each of the 50 states contributes to the richly diverse fabric that makes America so beautiful.

— Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026

Definition of richly

Adverb

Toys in the Attic (2009) From The Pied Piper’s Jiří Barta comes this absolutely gorgeously detailed look at a group of toys and other objects that come to life when no one is looking.

— Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
Prospero’s final speech, gorgeously delivered here by Wyn Davies, continues the theme.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Definition of gorgeously

Adverb

Here in the famous Festival Theatre, the sprite Ariel, played in splendidly sprightly fashion by Marissa Orjalo, opens up the top of a piano, a piece of island flotsam and Prospero, in the form of the veteran actor Geraint Wyn Davies, shoves his coat inside, throws up his hands and closes the lid.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 16 June 2026