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Recent Examples of strikingly
The littlest boy pulled out a strikingly large gun and stuck it in my face.
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Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
As a result, the need for sex- and gender-based equity in health research is strikingly clear.
—Michelle Kaufman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
The remote alpine town is perched 1,768 feet above sea level in the Engadin Valley, an isolated address that is both strikingly beautiful and inconveniently difficult to reach.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The furor over the post — and perhaps more strikingly, the chaotic backtracking — reflect a new moment for a president who spent a year stomping on norms without evident consequences.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Takaichi’s approval ratings are strikingly high, ranging from more than 50% to over 80% for people in their 20s in some polls, levels unseen in years and the envy of recent prime ministers.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Yet young men who belong to a college fraternity tell a strikingly different story.
—Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
One ornithologist noted in 2015 that the logo looks strikingly similar to sea eagles, a group of birds including the bald eagle—the mascot for the 2025 Super Bowl–winning Philadelphia Eagles.
—Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
In this strikingly unique romance novel, unfinished business and hauntings of her past will make Florence question everything—even love.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
As a result, the need for sex- and gender-based equity in health research is strikingly clear.
—Michelle Kaufman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
The remote alpine town is perched 1,768 feet above sea level in the Engadin Valley, an isolated address that is both strikingly beautiful and inconveniently difficult to reach.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The furor over the post — and perhaps more strikingly, the chaotic backtracking — reflect a new moment for a president who spent a year stomping on norms without evident consequences.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Takaichi’s approval ratings are strikingly high, ranging from more than 50% to over 80% for people in their 20s in some polls, levels unseen in years and the envy of recent prime ministers.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Yet young men who belong to a college fraternity tell a strikingly different story.
—Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
One ornithologist noted in 2015 that the logo looks strikingly similar to sea eagles, a group of birds including the bald eagle—the mascot for the 2025 Super Bowl–winning Philadelphia Eagles.
—Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
In this strikingly unique romance novel, unfinished business and hauntings of her past will make Florence question everything—even love.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strikingly
Adverb
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Callie hangs out with her more inhibited best friend, Minnie Dunn, played spectacularly well by Katherine Mallen Kupferer.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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With no closing time and a spectacularly dark sky, Death Valley National Park is worth considering for a great view of the total lunar eclipse.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Distinguished Artisan Award is presented to an artist whose consistent collaboration with the MUAHS Guild has richly enhanced and created memorable characters throughout their career.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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The execs had seen firsthand what was wrong, and recognized that the IRS’s first CEO is richly equipped to deliver the fix.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Right by Bivio Mora 4 is Cavalli e Nastri Mora, a gorgeously ornate store with equally stunning pieces.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Her go-to fringe takes on a longer, wispier, and curtain bang style that pairs gorgeously with her loose waves.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yet this is truly an ensemble show, in which each performer has multiple opportunities to shine, executing some splendidly silly bits together, such as delivering CPR to a sandwich or convincingly channeling their inner tots during some post-bedtime horseplay.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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Day trips to Amalfi-style Taormina are well-advised for those who have yet to gawp at its clifftop panoramas across the Mediterranean or its film star hotels, as are jaunts to the rambling flea markets and splendidly scruffy trattorias of nearby Catania.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Strikingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strikingly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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