riveting
adjective
riv·et·ing
ˈri-və-tiŋ 
: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating
a riveting story
Examples of riveting in a Sentence
a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class
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It’s also stuffed with riveting sequences, betrayals and shocking turns of events.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Nov. 2025
Rauschenberg, who died in 2008, was born a century ago this year, and two major New York institutions are exhibiting works from his vast and riveting œuvre.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
In the riveting conclusion, Bond is still reeling after being tortured by Colonel Mora, the head of the brutal military company Rattenfänger.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
As the day intensifies, Late Shift becomes a gripping race against time, leading to a powerful and riveting climax.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Nov. 2025
Rauschenberg, who died in 2008, was born a century ago this year, and two major New York institutions are exhibiting works from his vast and riveting œuvre.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
In the riveting conclusion, Bond is still reeling after being tortured by Colonel Mora, the head of the brutal military company Rattenfänger.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
As the day intensifies, Late Shift becomes a gripping race against time, leading to a powerful and riveting climax.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for riveting
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“Riveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riveting. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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