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The state of being salient
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strikingness
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Striking \Strik"ing\, a. Affecting with strong emotions; surprising; forcible; impressive; very noticeable; as, a striking representation or image; a striking resemblance. ``A striking fact.'' --De Quincey. -- Strik"ing*ly , adv. -- Strik"ing*ness ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the state of being salient [syn: salience , saliency ] the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly [syn: boldness ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The state or condition of being striking.
Usage examples of strikingness.
Or because the suddenness and strikingness of the enterprise was irresistible to her impulsive nature and dramatic imagination.