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Comparative for attracting attention or awe by reason of being unusual or extreme
“She showed a striking ability to relate effectively a whole series of past experiences.”
Comparative for grand or imposing in nature or character
“In the middle of St. Oran's chapel is the striking monument of Macquarrie, the chieftain of the island of Ulva.”
Comparative for impressively high in standard or quality
“Mayakovsky's leading role in his own script is an opportunity to appreciate a striking performance by someone linked mostly to the written word.”
Comparative for dramatically good-looking or beautiful
“At forty-nine, Zee's mother was still a striking beauty. Phlox could only hope she looked as good at that age.”
Comparative for pleasing to view or look at
“At the top of your ascent, gaze out at the striking landscape of eroded badlands and extensive prairies.”
Comparative for lavishly elegant or refined
“In contrast to the vistas of raw wilderness outside, the interiors of this luxury cottage are striking and plush.”
Comparative for very obvious, noticeable or conspicuous
“In any case, there is a striking contradiction between the imagery of this verse and the preceding one.”
Comparative for holding one's attention being very interesting
“The complete tale of the founder's deathbed confession deftly combined a striking tale of his last moments with a pithy presentation of his horrible doctrine.”
Comparative for significant in degree of importance or urgency
“This has now become a striking issue that has to be addressed at the policy level.”
Comparative for having a flamboyantly striking appearance or style
Comparative for grand and impressive in appearance
Comparative for full of, or evocative of, expression or emotion
Comparative for strangely unique, typically in a striking or attractive way
Comparative for giving clear and vividly explicit details
Comparative for extremely great, severe, or impressive
Comparative for that strengthens or improves a person's character through effort or endurance
(archaic, of a person or animal) Comparative for full of life, or strikingly alive
Comparative for having great impact or influence
Comparative for stylish and fashionable
Comparative for related to, or for the purpose of, attack rather than defense
Comparative for frightening, especially in appearance
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