striking

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A charismatic performer with striking good looks, Kilmer gained international fame as Tom Cruise’s cocky rival, Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, in “Top Gun.”

From The Wall Street Journal

I quickly adapted and moved to my next setup, which featured a striking geometric wooden wall in the studio.

From Los Angeles Times

When we first meet him, he is wearing a striking white leather biking outfit: “I wanted him to be like a light at night on this bike and a shiny toy for Colin.”

From Los Angeles Times

Though striking, clearly intricate and demanding to build, it’s about as sculpturally exciting as a Rubik’s Cube.

From The Wall Street Journal

I turned onto 48th Street at Budlong Avenue and was stunned to see a grand public library, a striking mix of Prairie and Italian Revival architecture.

From Los Angeles Times