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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Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Rich, original and cliché-free, his riveting, Tony Award-worthy Iago was, in fact, as dynamic and distinctive a Shakespearean performance as Broadway has seen in years.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
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Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Rich, original and cliché-free, his riveting, Tony Award-worthy Iago was, in fact, as dynamic and distinctive a Shakespearean performance as Broadway has seen in years.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
Use visuals to add depth to your communication and create a richer, more riveting experience.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The result is a riveting one-man-army showdown that doubles as a powerful statement on the need for collective action against adversarial forces.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 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 19 May. 2025.
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