: attracting attention or notice through unusual or conspicuous qualities
a place of striking beauty
strikingly
adverb
Examples of striking in a Sentence
The poverty of the city is striking.
There is a striking resemblance between the girls.
an actress known for her striking good looks
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Even the minibars are printed with designs by Turkish artist Arslan Sükan, though the rooms’ most striking feature by far is their spaciousness.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
North America’s Emissions Warning One of the most striking findings in this year’s Statistical Review is that North America was responsible for nearly half of the global increase in carbon dioxide emissions.
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Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The 17,000-square-foot facility is an architecturally striking space, featuring a sanctuary that can seat more than 200 people, prayer rooms, multipurpose event space and more.
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Florida International University,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
One, 36 by El Faro, sits atop a lighthouse and offers striking views.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
North America’s Emissions Warning One of the most striking findings in this year’s Statistical Review is that North America was responsible for nearly half of the global increase in carbon dioxide emissions.
—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The 17,000-square-foot facility is an architecturally striking space, featuring a sanctuary that can seat more than 200 people, prayer rooms, multipurpose event space and more.
—
Florida International University,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
One, 36 by El Faro, sits atop a lighthouse and offers striking views.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for striking
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“Striking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striking. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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