riveting
adjective
riv·et·ing
ˈri-və-tiŋ 
: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating
a riveting story
Examples of riveting in a Sentence
a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class
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In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process.
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Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
The result is a riveting look at a subject that’s being taken far more seriously in recent years as high-level officials make statements, release videos, hold hearings, and take legislative action (like 2023’s bipartisan UAP Disclosure Act) which all lead to one conclusion: Something is going on.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Fab computer graphics make people riding giant sandstorms genuinely riveting.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Almost as riveting as the two- day discussion of Aaron Boone’s contract extension.
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For the first time in the history of the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network, John J. Filippelli won’t be holding down the fort as the network’s executive producer when the season opens.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
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Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
The result is a riveting look at a subject that’s being taken far more seriously in recent years as high-level officials make statements, release videos, hold hearings, and take legislative action (like 2023’s bipartisan UAP Disclosure Act) which all lead to one conclusion: Something is going on.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Fab computer graphics make people riding giant sandstorms genuinely riveting.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Almost as riveting as the two- day discussion of Aaron Boone’s contract extension.
CHANGES AT YES
For the first time in the history of the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network, John J. Filippelli won’t be holding down the fort as the network’s executive producer when the season opens.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Riveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riveting. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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