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striking

/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/noun, adjective2 syllables

Striking means: having a quality that thrusts itself into attention.

Synonyms for striking12

noun, as in the physical coming together of two or more things

contact, impinging

noun, as in the act of contacting one thing with another

hit, hitting

adjective, as in having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

outstanding, prominent, salient, spectacular, conspicuous

adjective, as in sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

dramatic, spectacular, impressive

also used for striking

arresting

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What does striking mean?4

adjective

1

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention“an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom”

2

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect“a dramatic sunset”

noun

1

the physical coming together of two or more things“contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull”

2

the act of contacting one thing with another“repeated hitting raised a large bruise”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with striking?4

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Striking in a sentence

  • I wouldn't say we've achieved our goal yet, but we're within striking distance.AlanF_US
  • When death is soon striking, we all go through last judgment's day.LoverofEnglish
  • The contrast between the sky and the mountain is striking.Zifre
  • The wording of the refusal was striking in its cynicism.AlanF_US
  • There's a striking resemblance between you and your brother.see
  • The contrasts between these three countries are striking.WarsawWill
  • Why are you striking the glass against the other?LeeSooHa
  • Even small drops striking constantly will bore through a granite mountain.Dejo

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Forms of striking

as a noun

plural
strikings