STRIKINGLY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

strikingly

adverb

Definition of strikingly

as in spectacularly

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Recent Examples of strikingly This idea seems corroborated by the fact that a number of papers contain strikingly similar ideas and methods—as if their authors were communicating. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 The incident is strikingly similar to a May Times report that detailed how information from the scene failed to result in timely evacuations. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The algorithms selected patterns that were strikingly similar to those found in nature, so this illusory effect could be a major evolutionary driver. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026 Six decades later, its themes of exclusion, abuse and violence remain strikingly relevant. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 Also strikingly forward-thinking given the surroundings—chandeliers, parquet floors, coffered ceilings—was the choice to end the evening with a performance by Danish punk rock group, Iceage. — Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026 Trump has also lashed out at individual reporters in person or over social media, sometimes in strikingly personal terms -- insulting them in briefings, or in his recent speech at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. — Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026 Trump has also lashed out at individual reporters in person or over social media, sometimes in strikingly personal terms. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 This belt bag from Pander looks strikingly similar to a more expensive activewear brand’s. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for strikingly

Adverb

Nathan created an atmosphere of tension that backfired spectacularly by wedging a distance between himself and his deckhands and strengthening the bond between Joe and Cooper.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
The United States began bombing Iran on February 28 with the goal of destroying the country’s nuclear program, its missile program, and even its government, only to fail spectacularly at each objective.

— Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of spectacularly

Adverb

Wiener not only leaves behind a richly complex body of work straddling textiles, painting, photographs, and collages, but also a career intricately connected to one of the most important chapters of Austrian art.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
And it was richly deserved, according to Purdue University, which created the international award and named it after perhaps its most famous alumnus.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of richly

Adverb

This is an absolute beast of a mobile phone, gorgeously built and thoughtfully designed to make your life easier.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Sandy Honig made a short film, The Weird Guy, last year that is so funny and also gorgeously shot.

— Lisa Hanawalt, The New York Review of Books, 15 Aug. 2026