Synonyms for
Striking
Definition
attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent
Synonyms & similar words
hitting
fallupon
discover
assume
runinto
contact
outstanding
lightupon
impingeon
comeupon
walkout
chanceon
fall
take
prominent
move
miss
spectacular
happenupon
cometo
chanceupon
expunge
impinging
scratch
dramatic
noticeable
remarkable
impressive
spectacular
dramatic
memorable
outstanding
striking
prominent
unusual
extraordinary
startling
eye-catching
arresting
captivating
engaging
interesting
fascinating
mesmerizing
hypnotic
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- striking appearance
- striking resemblance
- striking contrast
- striking example
- striking feature
- striking effect
- strikingly beautiful
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe something that is visually impressive or noticeable. It can also refer to a strong resemblance or contrast.
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Example sentences
- The striking colors of the flowers caught my eye.
- The football player made a striking catch.
- The painting had a striking resemblance to the real-life scene.
- The lightning was so striking that it made me jump.
- The dress had a striking design that everyone admired.
Quotes
'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill
'Believe you can and you're halfway there.' - Theodore Roosevelt
'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.' - Eleanor Roosevelt