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Definitions

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 area has long been a centre of agricultural production, with its green fields and bountiful orchards offering a striking contrast to the vast tracts of desert that cover most of the kingdom.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

You play for the feeling of the ball striking and being out in nature on a sunny day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

When the team boosted FTL1 levels in young mice, the effects were striking.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Peyton May scattered five hits over six innings, striking out eight batters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The kabbalah was much more than number crunching; it was a tradition so mystical that some scholars say that it bears a striking resemblance to Hinduism.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.