strik·ing

(strī′kĭng)

adj.

Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind. See Synonyms at noticeable.

strik′ing·ly adv.

strik′ing·ness n.

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Noun	1.	strikingness - the state of being salient salience, saliency prominence - the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent conspicuousness - the state of being conspicuous visibility, profile - degree of exposure to public notice; "that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election"
	2.	strikingness - the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly boldness conspicuousness - high visibility

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