most striking

ADJECTIVE

extraordinary; beautiful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arresting astonishing bizarre compelling conspicuous dazzling eye-catching fascinating handsome impressive marked memorable noteworthy noticeable outstanding powerful remarkable salient singular startling stunning surprising telling unusual wonderful wondrous

STRONG

charming commanding confounding distinguished dynamite electrifying signal staggering

WEAK

arrestive attractive cogent forceful forcible jazzy lofty out of the ordinary prominent showy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad boring common homely inconsequential inconspicuous ineffective insignificant normal obscure ordinary poor regular ugly unimportant unimpressive unnoticeable unremarkable usual weak

WEAK

horrifying

Example Sentences

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“One of the most striking features of Mr. Trump’s cabinet meetings this term is the extent to which his leadership has been praised as unparalleled,” Cai wrote.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

There have been some bumps along the road but the most striking cultural change has been the club's refusal to panic.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The most striking part is that no one had to do anything sinister to make this happen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

One of the most striking memories for many of us from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic is the Diamond Princess.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

“The eyes are the most striking and astonishing aspects of the face.”

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat