EYE-CATCHING Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

eye-catching

adjective

Definition of eye-catching

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 Before the tour started, Bergvall was the most eye-catching inclusion. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Two regular phones and one entirely new is one thing, but adding the second version of another eye-catching model seems less savvy. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Black and Dark Charcoal There’s no doubt that a black house is eye-catching. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 July 2026 Their large lace panels are particularly eye-catching and instantly add interest to elevated, evening outfits. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 July 2026 Taupe Checkerboard Area Rug Simple yet eye-catching, a checkerboard rug is a fun way to layer more patterns into your space. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026 My grandmother is far from the only fan of this pair of eye-catching flip-flops. — Melony Forcier, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 Sadly, it’s sold out in a few sizes, but don’t worry — this Aleumdr pick is just as eye-catching. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Tunick’s latest eye-catching gathering took place in Las Palmas, the capital city of Gran Canaria, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-catching

Adjective

Although the moon’s dark umbral shadow will miss North America, millions of people will still see the moon take a noticeable bite out of the sun.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Sodium-ion chemistry also performs well in cold weather, where conventional lithium-ion batteries often experience noticeable reductions in charging speed and driving range.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

Ben Crump, one of the nation’s most prominent civil rights attorneys, also shared two posts with his 1 million followers about the circumstances surrounding Juliana’s death.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Samuel, who turned 30 in January, could have a prominent role at receiver given Pearsall could miss significant time with the injury.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

Margo’s dramatic angst no longer feels like a play for competitive advantage.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
The action franchise, developed through a creative collaboration between Jain and D’Souza, is described as combining high-octane action with dramatic storytelling.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of dramatic

Adjective

The Mariners now sit a game and a half behind the Rangers, who have more of a commanding lead of the American League West.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
That is the commanding nature the Tigers simply would not be the same without.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of commanding

Adjective

However, a 2021 protection campaign has led to a remarkable turnaround, with the total weight of fish in the river tripling in the last few years after decades of decline.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
This has truly been a passion project for me, and everyone involved has poured their hearts into honoring Bulgakov’s remarkable novel.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 July 2026

Definition of remarkable

Adjective

The makeover of the Taco Heads building — actually two old houses connected by a patio — is as impressive as the Teddy Wong’s conversion from a 7-Eleven.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
His impressive presence, however, does not go unnoticed, especially with offensive spirit animal George Kittle rehabilitating on the side.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Definition of impressive

Adjective

The Rodrigo Flower Bouquet is a 400-piece set built around a striking purple flower made from electric guitars.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Max Verstappen’s emergence as a 17-year-old in 2015 was striking, yet he wasn’t joined by many others the same age.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of striking

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