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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This is a riveting account of the almost 50 years of battles between the Comanche Tribe and the United States.
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Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
Trump Verdict: In a riveting moment, every major TV network broke in to daytime programming for the announcement of the verdict against Donald Trump.
—Katie Robertson, New York Times, 3 June 2024
Based on the book by Walter Tevis, The Queen’s Gambit is one of the most riveting dramas Netflix has ever produced with 11 Emmy wins to prove it, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.
—Kevin Jacobsen and Sarah Perchikoff, EW.com, 21 May 2024
The crown jewel of the prequel trilogy, Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith culminates in a riveting finale, with Anakin's descent into the dark side of the Force.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 22 May 2024
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Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
Trump Verdict: In a riveting moment, every major TV network broke in to daytime programming for the announcement of the verdict against Donald Trump.
—Katie Robertson, New York Times, 3 June 2024
Based on the book by Walter Tevis, The Queen’s Gambit is one of the most riveting dramas Netflix has ever produced with 11 Emmy wins to prove it, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.
—Kevin Jacobsen and Sarah Perchikoff, EW.com, 21 May 2024
The crown jewel of the prequel trilogy, Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith culminates in a riveting finale, with Anakin's descent into the dark side of the Force.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 22 May 2024
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“Riveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riveting. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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