EYE-CATCHERS Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

eye-catchers

noun

plural of eye-catcher

as in eyesores

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visions

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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
Overnight, one of pet ownership’s most stubborn little eyesores had an architectural solution.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Definition of eyesores

Noun

In the movie, a group of teens accidentally release a bunch of monsters from Stine’s book collection, creating complete havoc and plenty of great family-friendly frights.

— Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
And some of the film’s most impressive frights take place in the dentist’s chair, veering into serious body-horror territory.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of frights

Noun

Yet when the latter is replaced by the abbreviation algol (Algorithmic Language), a whole other order of reference comes into view, involving celestial movements and mythic monstrosities.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
Protein bars have come a long way from the chalky monstrosities that lined shelves not long ago.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026

Definition of monstrosities

Noun

For Everton fans hoping this game would draw a line under the existential horrors of transfer deadline day earlier in the week, this was a positive outcome.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
For years, Germany has built its identity on its leadership role in a broader and more open Europe and on its culture of remembrance – keeping the horrors of the Nazi regime ever fresh in thought.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of horrors

Noun

The recent surge in oil prices comes as traders set their sights on two inflation reports due this week.

— Lee Ying Shan,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
But Rutherford has set his sights even higher and wants to use his money and influence to seize control of the city’s corridors of power; the police, the government and beyond.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

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