striking

[strahy-king] / ˈstraɪ kɪŋ /

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 drop-dead 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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The skepticism of the AI-chip trade is striking, but the trading on Thursday may indicate that investors are sniffing out a recovery in Android phone sales on the horizon.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

In recent months, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has sought further investment in FirstNet from AT&T, striking a deal in March valued at up to $2 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Jackson Sellz threw a complete game, striking out six with no walks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

One of the most striking findings was how much mental sharpness matters in practical terms.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Washington was an indisputable American patriarch, but more an actor than a leader, brilliant at striking poses “in a strain of Shakespearean...excellence at dramatic exhibitions.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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