as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
Brad needs an eye-catching slogan for his campaign for president of the student body
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Recent Examples of eye-catching
Style a simple topknot with a pretty accessory for an eye-catching look.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The reality television star and actress, 45, dressed to impress for fashion's biggest night in another one of her eye-catching ensembles.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
As usual, Sánchez Bezos completed her look with eye-catching jewelry, including long drop diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz and a famous wedding ring on her right hand.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Best Things to Do Weisman Art Museum Marked by large sheets of curvy, shimmering metal, Frank Gehry’s eye-catching 1993 design at the University of Minnesota campus is akin to his Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
This eye-catching tree is low-maintenance and thrives in a variety of soil types, including clay, and in partial shade.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
His most eye-catching moment of the evening was scoring the crucial final penalty in the shootout after a 2-2 draw, sending his team through to the quarter-finals in the process, with a cool finish into the bottom corner.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The eye-catching blue hue extends to the interior, too.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Ambient lighting doubles as a mood booster and a safety feature, bird feeders bring nature closer to home, and eye-catching door mats help keep muddy shoe prints at bay.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The reality television star and actress, 45, dressed to impress for fashion's biggest night in another one of her eye-catching ensembles.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
As usual, Sánchez Bezos completed her look with eye-catching jewelry, including long drop diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz and a famous wedding ring on her right hand.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Best Things to Do Weisman Art Museum Marked by large sheets of curvy, shimmering metal, Frank Gehry’s eye-catching 1993 design at the University of Minnesota campus is akin to his Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
This eye-catching tree is low-maintenance and thrives in a variety of soil types, including clay, and in partial shade.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
His most eye-catching moment of the evening was scoring the crucial final penalty in the shootout after a 2-2 draw, sending his team through to the quarter-finals in the process, with a cool finish into the bottom corner.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The eye-catching blue hue extends to the interior, too.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Ambient lighting doubles as a mood booster and a safety feature, bird feeders bring nature closer to home, and eye-catching door mats help keep muddy shoe prints at bay.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-catching
Adjective
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The Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, where your structure is more noticeable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The combination of skilled care, more affordable pricing, and the appeal of travelling for treatment has shaped a noticeable trend.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The couple, who married last year in Italy, have become increasingly prominent in fashion circles, a particular passion of Sánchez Bezos, 56, who also serves as vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, another passion.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The school has become the continent’s most prominent professional dance training institution in recent years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The fallout from Tuesday’s protest, while less dramatic than a similar demonstration outside the synagogue in November, touched on issues that have become deeply contentious across NYC.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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The political transition that followed the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro earlier this year was always expected to fracture Venezuela’s ruling movement.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Senior midfielder Meghan O’Donnell, who scored her eighth goal of the season during Libertyville’s 3-2 win over Waubonsie Valley on Thursday, said Chung is a commanding presence.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Few materials feel so commanding and permanent as concrete.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The distance the field has traveled since −and has yet to go − represents a remarkable and very American medical journey, characterized by big ideas, big risks, perserverence and issues of fairness and eye-popping prices.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Krakauer survived a deadly ordeal on Everest—a high price to pay for a remarkable book.—
Dan Zak,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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During her first two-plus seasons on the local stage in Lemont, Pontrelli has been a standout from her impressive offensive stats to her versatility on defense.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Kidman accessorized with an impressive 2024 diamonds, according to Vogue.—
Lindsay Kimble,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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In one of the evening’s most striking moments, Raman accused Bass and Pratt of working together to attack her.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Tucked into the waterfront of the beloved oceanside town of Bar Harbor, West Street Hotel boasts lavish guest rooms with striking views of meandering sailboats and the craggy Atlantic coast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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“Eye-catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-catching. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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