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as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an arresting film about tribal traditions in Africa
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2
as in commanding
likely to attract attention
at seven feet tall, he's an arresting figure in any crowd
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as in seizing
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the inept robber was promptly arrested by the off-duty policeman he had tried to hold up
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as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the sight of the daredevil walking a tightrope between high-rises arrested area pedestrians and motorists alike
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Recent Examples of arresting
Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Choose this one in burgundy and wing it for a more dramatic and arresting look.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Greg Wehner, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
But Maduro seems to have concluded that arresting such an internationally high-profile leader isn’t worth the headache.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Architecture Structure and exterior design The most arresting features of the Sydney Opera House are, of course, its overlapping concrete shells, or sails.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Choose this one in burgundy and wing it for a more dramatic and arresting look.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
The train was ordered to stop at the next station, where two transit officers boarded and located the person of interest before arresting him without further incident.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
But Maduro seems to have concluded that arresting such an internationally high-profile leader isn’t worth the headache.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Timothy Papandreou,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Most have been donated over the years, with new toys often coming into circulation, which parents say keeps it fun and interesting for the kids.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Since launching his campaign in March, Cuomo has taken a commanding lead in the polls and siphoned some of Adams’s old political coalition.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Big Cat still holds a commanding lead in career earnings at $120,999,166.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Pretending to be dead, Gi-hun and his friends launch a surprise attack, overpowering the guards and seizing their weapons, leaving only one guard alive.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Individuals are seizing opportunities as well.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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The case stemmed from a Groveland police officer in September 2020 stopping a Lyft car for speeding and tag lights that weren’t working.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
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What’s stopping organizations from reaping the benefits of AI right now?—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Use clear, relatable language, personalize the insights and structure the information with a clear flow, which makes the data more engaging and easier to understand.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Atlanta Science Festival organizers and advocates hope its annual series of events will help both kids and adults see the subject as an engaging part of everyday life.—
Kristal Dixon,
Axios,
20 Mar. 2025
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Yet there were no noticeable MAGA hats at Edwards’ town hall.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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The controversy has also strained South Korea's political system, halting high-level diplomacy, rattling financial markets, and spotlighting weaknesses in its governance structure.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC News,
2 Jan. 2025
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Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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His paintings became increasingly textured, with sculpted grooves and warps that generate their own intriguing lighting effects.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Arresting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arresting. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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