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    strik·ing
    [ˈstrīkiNG]
    adjective
    striking (adjective)
    1. attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent:
      "the murder bore a striking similarity to an earlier shooting" · "it is striking that no research into the problem is occurring"
    2. (of an employee) on strike:
      "striking mine workers"
    noun
    striking (noun)
    1. the action of striking:
      "substantial damage was caused by the striking of a submerged object"
    strike
    [strīk]
    verb
    striking (present participle)
    1. hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement:
      "he raised his hand, as if to strike me" · "one man was struck on the head with a stick" · "Edgar struck out at her"
    2. (of a disaster, disease, or other unwelcome phenomenon) occur suddenly and have harmful or damaging effects on:
      "an earthquake struck the island" · "tragedy struck when he was killed in a car crash" · "storm-struck areas"
      • carry out an aggressive or violent action, typically without warning:
        "it was eight months before the murderer struck again"
        Similar:
        attack
        make an attack/assault
        set upon someone
        fall on someone
        assault someone
      • cause (someone) to be in a specified state:
        "he was struck dumb"
    3. (of a thought or idea) come into the mind of (someone) suddenly or unexpectedly:
      "a disturbing thought struck Melissa"
      Similar:
      come to
      hit
      come to mind
      occur to
      dawn on one
      spring to mind
      enter one's head
      present itself
      come into one's consciousness
      • cause (someone) to have a particular impression:
        "it struck him that Marjorie was unusually silent" · "the idea struck her as odd"
        Similar:
        impress
        affect
        seem to
        appear to
        look to
        give someone the impression of being
        have an impact on
      • (be struck by/with)
        find particularly interesting, noticeable, or impressive:
        "Lucy was struck by the ethereal beauty of the scene"
    4. (of a clock) indicate the time by sounding a chime or stroke:
      "the church clock struck twelve"
    5. ignite (a match) by rubbing it briskly against an abrasive surface:
      "the match went out and he struck another"
      Similar:
      ignite
      light
      Opposite:
      extinguish
      • produce (fire or a spark) as a result of friction:
        "his iron stick struck sparks from the pavement"
      • bring (an electric arc) into being:
        "heat is generated by an electric arc struck between two graphitic electrodes"
    6. (of employees) refuse to work as a form of organized protest, typically in an attempt to obtain a particular concession or concessions from their employer:
      "workers may strike over threatened job losses"
      Similar:
      walk out
      mutiny
      rebel
      revolt
      work to rule
      go on strike
      down tools
      take industrial action
      • NORTH AMERICAN ENGLISH
        undertake an organized protest against (an employer):
        "photoengravers voted to strike the New York Times"
    7. cancel, remove, or cross out with or as if with a pen:
      "strike his name from the list" · "striking words through with a pen"
    8. make (a coin or medal) by stamping metal:
      "they struck similar medals on behalf of the Normandy veterans"
      • (in cinematography) make (another print) of a film:
        "the film was reissued on a new print struck from the old negative"
    9. reach, achieve, or agree to (something involving agreement, balance, or compromise):
      "the team has struck a deal with a sports marketing agency" · "you have to strike a happy medium"
      • (in financial contexts) reach (a figure) by balancing an account:
        "last year's loss was struck after allowing for depreciation of 67 million dollars"
      • CANADIAN ENGLISH
        form (a committee):
        "the government struck a committee to settle the issue"
    10. discover (gold, minerals, or oil) by drilling or mining:
      "if they do strike oil, there will be another test well in a year's time"
      Similar:
      discover
      find
      come upon
      unearth
      uncover
      turn up
      light on
      chance on
      happen on
      stumble on/across
      • come to or reach:
        "several days out of the village, we struck the Gilgit Road"
    11. move or proceed vigorously or purposefully:
      "she struck out into the lake with a practiced crawl" · "he struck off down the track"
      Similar:
      go
      make one's way
      set out
      head
      direct one's footsteps
      move toward
    12. take down (a tent or the tents of an encampment):
      "it took ages to strike camp"
      Opposite:
      pitch
      • dismantle (theatrical scenery):
        "the minute we finish this evening, they'll start striking the set"
      • lower or take down (a flag or sail), especially as a salute or to signify surrender:
        "the ship struck her German colors"
        Opposite:
        hoist
    13. insert (a cutting of a plant) in soil to take root:
      "best results are obtained from striking them in a propagator"
      • (of a plant or cutting) develop roots:
        "small conifers will strike from cuttings"
        Similar:
        take root
        establish
        take
        grow roots
        become established
      • (of a young oyster) attach itself to a bed:
        "there is no better surface for the spat to strike on than another oyster"
    14. fishing
      secure a hook in the mouth of a fish by jerking or tightening the line after it has taken the bait or fly.
    Origin
    Old English strīcan ‘go, flow’ and ‘rub lightly’, of West Germanic origin; related to German streichen ‘to stroke’, also to stroke. The sense ‘deliver a blow’ dates from Middle English.
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      What is a synonym for striking?
      Some common synonyms of striking are conspicuous, noticeable, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, and salient. While all these words mean "attracting notice or attention," striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision. When is conspicuous a more appropriate choice than striking?

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      striking | definition: sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect | synonyms: dramatic, impressive, spectacular| antonyms: unimpressive, integrate, stand still, stay

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      I was striking up conversations with people I didn't know everywhere I went, even if they just grunted at me, it was a great day. I stand here striking from 8am until 3pm as usual ... then I'll go home, i won't have a birthday cake but we'll have a dinner.

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      The meanings of conspicuous and striking largely overlap; however, conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind. When would noticeable be a good substitute for striking? The synonyms noticeable and striking are sometimes interchangeable, but noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.

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