riveting
adjective
riv·et·ing
ˈri-və-tiŋ 
: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating
a riveting story
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Examples of riveting in a Sentence
a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class
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She is abducted by the lunatic thugs who seem to populate this world, and a riveting chase scene, with her mother in pursuit, ensues.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 17 May 2024
The final hour featured a riveting session with Brock Purdy and former 49ers quarterbacks Steve Young, Jeff Garcia and Alex Smith.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 17 May 2024
The final hour featured a riveting session with Brock Purdy and former 49ers quarterbacks Steve Young, Jeff Garcia and Alex Smith.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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“Riveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riveting. Accessed 22 May. 2024.
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