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Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for lavishly elegant or refined
“In contrast to the vistas of raw wilderness outside, the interiors of this luxury cottage are striking and plush.”
Superlative for very obvious, noticeable or conspicuous
“In any case, there is a striking contradiction between the imagery of this verse and the preceding one.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for significant in degree of importance or urgency
“This has now become a striking issue that has to be addressed at the policy level.”
Superlative for having a flamboyantly striking appearance or style
Superlative for grand and impressive in appearance
Superlative for full of, or evocative of, expression or emotion
Superlative for strangely unique, typically in a striking or attractive way
Superlative for giving clear and vividly explicit details
Superlative for extremely great, severe, or impressive
Superlative for that strengthens or improves a person's character through effort or endurance
(archaic, of a person or animal) Superlative for full of life, or strikingly alive
Superlative for having great impact or influence
Superlative for stylish and fashionable
Superlative for related to, or for the purpose of, attack rather than defense
Superlative for frightening, especially in appearance
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