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Answer for the clue "The quality of standing out strongly and distinctly ", 12 letters:
strikingness

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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.

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 ...

Usage examples of strikingness.

Or because the suddenness and strikingness of the enterprise was irresistible to her impulsive nature and dramatic imagination.