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striking - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
striking
Definition
(noun) the physical coming together of two or more things
Synonyms
:
contact
,
impinging
Example Sentence
contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull
Definition
(noun) the act of contacting one thing with another
Synonyms
:
hit
,
hitting
Example Sentence
repeated hitting raised a large bruise
after three misses she finally got a hit
Definition
(adj) sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
Synonyms
:
dramatic
,
spectacular
Example Sentence
a dramatic sunset
a dramatic pause
a spectacular display of northern lights
it was a spectacular play
his striking good looks always created a sensation
Definition
(adj) having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Synonyms
:
outstanding
,
prominent
,
salient
,
spectacular
Example Sentence
an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
salient traits
a spectacular rise in prices
a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
a striking resemblance between parent and child
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