striking

adjective

strik·​ing ˈstrī-kiŋ 

: attracting attention or notice through unusual or conspicuous qualities

a place of striking beauty

strikingly adverb

Synonyms

• arresting
• bodacious
• bold
• brilliant
• catchy
• commanding
• conspicuous
• dramatic
• emphatic
• eye-catching
• flamboyant
• grabby
• kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish]
• marked
• noisy
• noticeable
• prominent
• pronounced
• remarkable
• showy
• splashy

Choose the Right Synonym for striking

noticeable, remarkable, prominent, outstanding, conspicuous, salient, striking mean attracting notice or attention.

noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.

a piano recital with no noticeable errors

remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.

a film of remarkable intelligence and wit

prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.

a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town

outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.

honored for her outstanding contributions to science

conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.

conspicuous bureaucratic waste

salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.

the salient points of the speech

striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.

the region's striking poverty

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The elixir, formulated to increase hair density by 1.5x, is packaged in a sleek silver dropper bottle—a striking packaging standout from the rest of the line. —Essence, 16 Sep. 2024

The filmmakers infuse a striking amount of hope into the narrative, finding compassion in strangers — everyone from a wealthy vacationing man (James Lance) who buys the starving couple an ice cream to a lovelorn young couple who give them the day’s unsold pastries. —Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024

The British studio has unveiled a striking new superyacht based on a robust hull by Ares Shipyard in Antalya, Turkey. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024

Fresh from the Paris Olympic Games, even British track and field star Annie Tageo made a striking appearance in a stunning black gown. —Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1725, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing striking

• in striking contrast to/with
• stand in striking contrast to/with
• striking distance

Kids Definition

striking

adjective

strik·​ing

ˈstrī-kiŋ

: attracting attention : remarkable, impressive

a striking costume

a striking resemblance

strikingly adverb