Synonyms for Striking & Similar Words
Definition of striking
- adjective
- sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation"
- having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child"
- noun
- the physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull"
12 synonyms found
Writing tips for "striking"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like conspicuous, contact, dramatic can replace "striking" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Striking" in song lyrics
See how striking is used in real songs:
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"Level-level, forward selecting, striking"
Buddha Monk f/ Babyface Fensta — Done Dem -
"Militant as PANTHERS, they're resemblance was striking"
DJ Muggs vs. GZA — Queen's Gambit (NFL) -
"You to beatin me has the probability of lightning striking"
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