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striking

[strahy-king]

adjective

  1. attractive; impressive.

    a scene of striking beauty.

    Synonyms: , ,
  2. noticeable; conspicuous.

    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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • strikingly adverb
  • strikingness noun
  • nonstriking adjective
  • unstriking adjective
  • ˈٰ쾱Բ adverb
  • ˈٰ쾱ԲԱ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of striking1

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

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He had struck out just six batters across his last 11 innings — striking out just one in his last outing.

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The Israeli military said it is still striking Iran, while Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian threatened a "more severe" response if Israel continues.

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It has since broadened out, striking Iran's nuclear facilities, missile sites, air defences, military bases, an airport and other infrastructure.

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Not everyone is pleased with the actions — there has been vandalism, destruction and injuries — isolated yet striking moments that have at times overshadowed peaceful demonstrations.

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Whitehall officials say they had anticipated the prospect of Israel striking Iran.

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