as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
Brad needs an eye-catching slogan for his campaign for president of the student body
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Recent Examples of eye-catching
An eye-catching area rug like this one brings a subtle hint of glam to your space without going overboard.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
They're typically garnished to match their filling, with herbs, a sprinkle of cayenne pepper, bacon, or pickled vegetables for an eye-catching touch and pop of color.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s why many fashion pros are going for eye-catching two-tone models, with clear contrasts, when styling cropped jeans.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
From the October 2002 low, Cisco is up roughly 1,000%, which is certainly eye-catching — but less so when compared to the move before the dot-com crash.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The size of the room plays second fiddle to the design, which is eye-catching and confronting, but still thoughtful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Juvia’s Place is all about providing vivid, eye-catching makeup for those with the deepest skin tones, though calmer colors are also available.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Listed at $850,000 and decorated with an eye-catching blue exterior, the three-bedroom house sits on almost 14 acres of possibilities, upgraded with its own pond and an oversized 40-by-170-foot outbuilding.
—Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 23 Mar. 2026
San Mateo’s eye-catching 32% jump in its average weekly wage of $4,523 made the county the national leader in both the size of the one-year increase and pay.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
They're typically garnished to match their filling, with herbs, a sprinkle of cayenne pepper, bacon, or pickled vegetables for an eye-catching touch and pop of color.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s why many fashion pros are going for eye-catching two-tone models, with clear contrasts, when styling cropped jeans.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
From the October 2002 low, Cisco is up roughly 1,000%, which is certainly eye-catching — but less so when compared to the move before the dot-com crash.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The size of the room plays second fiddle to the design, which is eye-catching and confronting, but still thoughtful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Juvia’s Place is all about providing vivid, eye-catching makeup for those with the deepest skin tones, though calmer colors are also available.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Listed at $850,000 and decorated with an eye-catching blue exterior, the three-bedroom house sits on almost 14 acres of possibilities, upgraded with its own pond and an oversized 40-by-170-foot outbuilding.
—Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 23 Mar. 2026
San Mateo’s eye-catching 32% jump in its average weekly wage of $4,523 made the county the national leader in both the size of the one-year increase and pay.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-catching
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add in limited ventilation and the fact that windows usually can’t be opened freely, and the effects can quickly become noticeable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Strangely, as social media has moved from the text of status updates and tweets to short video, verbal commentary has actually grown more prominent and more viral.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Piker is one of the few prominent left-wing voices operating in digital spaces where young men congregate.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The change in temperatures will be dramatic after a record-setting 84 degrees on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Yet key dramatic moments—a shooting, the robbers’ realization that the bank vault is empty—occurred in a hallway invisible to the audience, described secondhand.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The play subverts itself, never allowing an audience to gain a commanding foothill, even at the end when (suffice it to say) the watchers become the watched.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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At 132 feet, the 40P is larger and more commanding, offering additional space and slightly flashier features.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In three seasons with the Red Storm, the 73-year-old Pitino has led a remarkable resurgence for the New York City program, coaching the Johnnies to consecutive Big East regular-season and tournament championships.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The region is at the end of a remarkable heat wave that lasted about two weeks, breaking records from Borrego Springs to Oceanside.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Heat is now an impressive 12-4 on the second night of back-to-backs this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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There’s also an impressive range of side dishes made with seasonal vegetables.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These companies shared striking similarities.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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That package adds the Z06’s striking and functional carbon-fiber accoutrements, including aero dive planes and a splitter up front, side rockers, underbody strakes, and an aggressive rear wing.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Eye-catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-catching. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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