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striking

[ strahy-king ]

adjective

  1. a scene of striking beauty.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. a striking lack of enthusiasm.

  3. being on strike, as workers.
    1. capable of attacking an enemy, especially by air:

      striking power.

    2. within the extent of space through which it is possible to attack a target effectively:

      striking distance.



striking

/ ˈٰɪɪŋ /

adjective

  1. attracting attention; fine; impressive

    a striking beauty

  2. conspicuous; noticeable

    a striking difference

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Derived Forms

  • ˈٰ쾱Բ, adverb
  • ˈٰ쾱ԲԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ٰ·Բ· adverb
  • ٰ·Բ·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·ٰ·Բ adjective
  • ܲ·ٰ·Բ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of striking1

First recorded in 1605–15; strike + -ing 2
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Example Sentences

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That variation has some striking and important features.

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In a striking intervention at Prime Minister's Questions, Jenkyns said May had "failed to deliver on her promises" and suggested she should resign.

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The use of the striking paintings and photos with animated graphics, music and narration was a "powerful combination", Siddall said.

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LeBron James wouldn’t commit to a decision about his future Wednesday night, striking a similar tone to his post-series comments after losses in the previous two years.

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Gonsolin, fully recovered from 2023 Tommy John surgery and a sprained ankle in March, mostly sailed through six innings, striking out nine while walking none, throwing 58 strikes in 77 pitches.

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