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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 first lady’s appearance Thursday itself was striking for its rarity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

However, the most striking results appeared when compounds were combined.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

In John Carreyrou's lengthy New York Times article, Back's emails and online posts are compared to those of Satoshi with striking similarities.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“The residence’s striking minimalist design makes it one of the most dramatic apartments in Manhattan,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

She heard a faint buzzing sound, like a mosquito flying in and out of striking distance.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat