as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class
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as in focusing
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
everyone riveted their eyes on the trick that the magician was performing on stage
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Recent Examples of riveting
Air Mail, 22 Mar. 2025
But for me, what makes the show so captivating is its humanity: the riveting, fleeting moments when the characters feel real, despite the eggy, etherized monstrousness of the world they’re trapped in.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
There are more rustic accommodations for the roll-up-your-sleeves types, but also plenty of ultra-luxe glamping resorts for those who prefer a cold towel waiting for them after a riveting slot canyon excursion.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Created by Steven Moffat, whose credits include Doctor Who and Sherlock, the four-part series takes ingenious turns that upend expectations and are absolutely riveting.
—Air Mail, 22 Mar. 2025
But for me, what makes the show so captivating is its humanity: the riveting, fleeting moments when the characters feel real, despite the eggy, etherized monstrousness of the world they’re trapped in.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
There are more rustic accommodations for the roll-up-your-sleeves types, but also plenty of ultra-luxe glamping resorts for those who prefer a cold towel waiting for them after a riveting slot canyon excursion.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riveting
Adjective
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None of these stories have culminated into anything particularly interesting despite the season nearing its final episode.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Along with literary value, purposes instructors noted in choosing specific books included capturing particular moments in history, providing fodder for interesting class discussions and self-exploration, and simply being interesting and entertaining reading for students.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In a statement Monday on the appointment, Macy’s said Chavez spent his more than 45-year career in the retail industry focusing on luxury.—
David Moin,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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In a period when most high end e-tailers were focusing on the top tier of clients only, and dropping contemporary and mid-level brands, Zalando continued to push these brands.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Here, get a preview of some of the most intriguing details behind a few of Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic songs.—
John Russell,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Scientists believe the geology of Mars may hold valuable clues about past ancient life, and so the robotic vehicles, controlled remotely from Earth, have slowly navigated the rocky terrain to scoop up and collect intriguing samples.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This led to an explosion of technology development and, with funding concentrating on a smaller number of startups, set the playing field for 2025.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Since the trial began, the Amazons have ventured out about three times a week to paste messages on both sides of the ramparts, but mostly concentrating on the intra-muros area near the courthouse.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Join us for this fascinating discussion. Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Each episode of the series was filmed as one continuous shot, which was a fascinating creative choice.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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His engaging and intimate biography provides a full picture of the woman unfairly accused of breaking up the Beatles, highlighting her long, provocative career as an avant-garde artist.—
Staff,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Fear not, the lightweight spray formula features a quick absorbing texture that won’t weigh down hair.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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See what anchors make meditating feel more absorbing, pleasurable, or easeful for you.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Riveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riveting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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