striking

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very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention:

She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.

There's a striking contrast between what he does and what he says he does.

The library is a striking example of modern architecture.

There are striking similarities between the two cases.

Their production of Macbeth was the most visually striking performance I've ever seen.

more attractive than usual:

He's good-looking, but he's not as striking as his brother.

obvious, interesting, and (esp. of a person) often attractive:

Perhaps the most striking feature of this computer is that it is so easy to use.

There was a striking physical resemblance between the two men.

He was a striking figure with full beard and flowing, collar-length hair.