Synonyms for
Striking
Definition
attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent
Synonyms & similar words
affect
miss
salient
strike
expunge
hit
assume
dramatic
spectacular
outstanding
impinging
scratch
hitting
strickle
impress
mint
prominent
discover
attain
shine
coin
fall
take
contact
move
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