striking

[ˈstraɪkɪŋ]

striking Definition

  • 1attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent
  • 2impressive and noticeable

Using striking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "striking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The painting has a striking resemblance to the original.

  • Example

    The striking beauty of the sunset left us speechless.

  • Example

    The striking contrast between the two colors made the design stand out.

striking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for striking

Antonyms for striking

Phrases with striking

  • strike a balance

    to find a compromise between two things that are opposed to each other

    Example

    It's important to strike a balance between work and personal life.

  • strike a chord

    to cause someone to feel sympathy or enthusiasm

    Example

    Her speech struck a chord with the audience.

  • strike gold

    to suddenly become very successful or lucky

    Example

    After years of struggling, she finally struck gold with her new business venture.

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Summary: striking in Brief

The term 'striking' [ˈstraɪkɪŋ] refers to something that is impressive, noticeable, or unusual. It can be used to describe physical appearance, artistic creations, or any other thing that stands out. Examples include 'The striking beauty of the sunset left us speechless.' and 'The striking contrast between the two colors made the design stand out.' 'Striking' also appears in phrases like 'strike a balance,' meaning to find a compromise, and 'strike gold,' meaning to become very successful or lucky.

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