Meaning & use
striking
Very noticeable, impressive, or attractive in a way that immediately attracts attention.
See it in a sentence
The bride wore a striking red dress that stood out in every photo.
There is a striking resemblance between the two brothers, despite the age gap.
A note on using this word
Striking usually implies a strong, immediate visual or emotional impact, stronger than simply 'noticeable.'
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Refusing to work as an organized protest against an employer.
Striking workers gathered outside the factory gates carrying handmade signs.
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