EYE-CATCHER Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

eye-catcher

noun

Definition of eye-catcher

as in eyesore

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vision

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Recent Examples of eye-catcher Exposing rings to too much wear Rings on your fingers can make your hands (especially combined with a colorful manicure) eye-catchers. — Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026 But the shiny new pin was an eye-catcher during the otherwise somber meeting. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026 So, June was definitely an eye-catcher. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025 Race junkies need to be prepared for impulse buys, though, as everything in the store is an eye-catcher. — Eric Larsen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for eye-catcher

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Noun

Using a damp cloth, with mild detergent if desired, to wipe your shutters clean prevents significant buildup and removes eyesores like bird droppings and large cobwebs.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
It’s commonly seen as too loud, too expensive, too unhealthy, too environmentally unfriendly, and an unnecessary eyesore that requires a lot of red tape between landlords and city permits to procure.

— Morgan Simon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of eyesore

Noun

After a couple of rounds of throwing up and an evaluation by the doctor, Coop is okay, but the whole thing puts a fright into the crew, and especially into Joy.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
They were not used to being hunted and had quickly got over their fright.

— Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

Definition of fright

Noun

Milošević, in her UFC debut, earned a $100,000 performance bonus for her dominant victory, quickly setting her sights on future fights in the 135-pound division.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Located inside Bookman’s Alley, the restaurant’s entrance is tucked away from plain sight, which Kim said is what initially attracted them both to the space.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

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