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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Following his riveting Coachella set, Peso is set to headline major festivals across the U.S. and Mexico, including Governors Ball, Sueños and Baja Beach Fest.
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 7 May 2024
Even with this new energy, some episodes are more riveting than others.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2024
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 7 May 2024
Even with this new energy, some episodes are more riveting than others.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2024
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 10 May. 2024.
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