Difference between Surprising and Striking

SURPRISING vs STRIKING: NOUN

The physical coming together of two or more things
The act of contacting one thing with another
The removal of the center upon which an arch has been built. See striking-plate.
The propagation of plants by cuttings or slips.
The taking down of the cured tobacco-plant from the tiers for stripping. See stripping, 10.

Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Affecting with strong emotions; surprising; forcible; impressive; very noticeable
Of that which makes a strong impression
Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind. : noticeable.

Exciting surprise; extraordinary; astonishing; of a nature to call out wonder or admiration: as, surprising bravery; a surprising escape.
Synonyms Strange, Curious, etc. See wonderful.

A part of the centering of an arch, which is driven back to loosen the centering in striking it.
The distance through which an object can be reached by striking; the distance at which a force is effective when directed to a particular object.
A. & n. from strike, v.
Standing out prominently and conspicuously, so as strongly to impress the eye or the mind; prominent; notable; impressive; remarkable; surprising: as, a striking resemblance; a striking remark.

Astounding, Ironic, Remarkable, Unusual, Perplexing, Troubling, Disconcerting, Shocking, Puzzling, Surprisal, Amazing, Stunning, Unexpected, Astonishing, Startling

Knocking, Stark, Hits, Contact, Prominent, Outstanding, Impinging, Salient, Conspicuous, Spectacular, Obvious, Impressive, Dramatic, Hit, Hitting

Strange, Astounding, Ironic, Remarkable, Unusual, Perplexing, Troubling, Disconcerting, Shocking, Puzzling, Amazing, Stunning, Unexpected, Astonishing, Startling

Attacking, Knocking, Stark, Hits, Contact, Prominent, Outstanding, Impinging, Salient, Conspicuous, Spectacular, Obvious, Impressive, Dramatic, Hit

This is a striking finding that suggests new.
Striking and elegant beanbag chairs comfortable for everyone!
It is equipped with dignified and striking syntax.
Duty upon Striking Unattended Vehicle or Other Property.
Auberon said, striking his bony knee and rising.
Striking the Seventh Affirmative Defense may be premature.
This phenomenon is particularly striking in Catholic art.
WARNINGDo not loosen the axle spindle nuts by either striking them directly with a hammer, or striking a drift or chisel placed against them.
Light striking near the edge of the mirror does not focus at the exact same spot as light striking nearer to the center.
If cargo causes damage following grounding or striking against ice, however, normally no liability to third parties for striking damage will arise.