CEFR B1

striking

adjective

Meaning

Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.

Examples

The building had a striking architectural design that stood out from its surroundings.
She has a striking resemblance to her mother, especially in her eyes.

Synonyms: noticeable, impressive, remarkable, sensational

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striking (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

Definition

Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.

Examples

The building had a striking architectural design that stood out from its surroundings.
She has a striking resemblance to her mother, especially in her eyes.
The contrast between the dark sky and the bright city lights was striking.

How to Use striking

striking resemblance to (collocation): Very similar to someone else. — "The actor has a striking resemblance to the historical figure."
striking contrast between (collocation): A noticeable difference between two things. — "There was a striking contrast between the two proposals."
strikingly (collocation): In a way that is very noticeable or impressive. — "The results were strikingly positive."

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