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
Try a colorful coverlet to make an eye-catching statement, add a light and airy layer over your comforter for a seasonal refresh, or trade a modern design for traditional patterns to make your space feel effortlessly more inviting.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Thorne's fans quickly flocked to the comments section of her post to rave over her eye-catching look and return to red hair.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Diane Kruger added an eye-catching pattern to her black ensemble on Wednesday with Manolo Blahnik 90mm BB Raffia Pointed-Toe Pumps.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
But moss phlox is a lower growing alternative that stretches from 1 to 2-feet wide and yields equally eye-catching flowers that carpet gardens with color in early spring.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Its preppy collared neckline and textured ribbed fabric feel eye-catching and elevated without being overwhelming.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
This leopard style looks just like the Running Point actress’s pair, from the eye-catching print to the soft round toe.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Last Saturday evening, the entrance to the historic Eldorado Hotel in downtown Santa Fe doubled as an eye-catching street style scene that could rival any major fashion capital.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
That falls in line with what traders are more widely feeling on Wall Street, where eye-catching earnings from companies ranging from tech to big oil have helped propel markets to near-record highs recently.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Thorne's fans quickly flocked to the comments section of her post to rave over her eye-catching look and return to red hair.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Diane Kruger added an eye-catching pattern to her black ensemble on Wednesday with Manolo Blahnik 90mm BB Raffia Pointed-Toe Pumps.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
But moss phlox is a lower growing alternative that stretches from 1 to 2-feet wide and yields equally eye-catching flowers that carpet gardens with color in early spring.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Its preppy collared neckline and textured ribbed fabric feel eye-catching and elevated without being overwhelming.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
This leopard style looks just like the Running Point actress’s pair, from the eye-catching print to the soft round toe.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Last Saturday evening, the entrance to the historic Eldorado Hotel in downtown Santa Fe doubled as an eye-catching street style scene that could rival any major fashion capital.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
That falls in line with what traders are more widely feeling on Wall Street, where eye-catching earnings from companies ranging from tech to big oil have helped propel markets to near-record highs recently.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-catching
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Windows Central has tested the low latency profile available in test builds of Windows 11 and observed a noticeable increase in speed and responsiveness on the same hardware compared to the current public version of Windows 11 25H2.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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That difference is even more noticeable in real-world kitchens, where oils are often left at high heat for hours, Gruel said.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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With the House vote on Monday, Duterte, who comes from one of the country’s most prominent political dynasties, became the first official in the Southeast Asian country’s history to be impeached twice.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 May 2026
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In a hall occasionally pierced by air-raid sirens warning of Russian strikes, the event has united Ukraine’s most prominent galleries, artists, collectors, and cultural institutions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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In the 90th minute, Adrian Marin delivered a driving cross into the box, and Martín Ojeda got just enough of his head on the ball to steer it home, sealing the dramatic victory.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Part of the villa juts outward in a dramatic cantilever supported by skinny columns, giving the structure a floating effect when viewed from the surrounding gardens.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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Xi’s expected to be a commanding presence as host, opposite a US president known more for relying on gut instinct than meticulous preparation.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Senior midfielder Meghan O’Donnell, who scored her eighth goal of the season during Libertyville’s 3-2 win over Waubonsie Valley on Thursday, said Chung is a commanding presence.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Its evolution into a mainstream proposition and a legal necessity has been swift and remarkable.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The indictment is remarkable in its detail, laying out a web of corruption at the highest levels of the Mexican government.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Sara Gyorgy has put together the most impressive resume in the Fort Worth-area and can return for a senior season to chase her fourth state title.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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This is the latest impressive pop music booking for PeoplesBank Arena, the downtown Hartford venue previously known as Hartford Civic Center and XL Center, which underwent a major renovation as well as a name change last year.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
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Plants in this family feature compact mounds of frilled or fringed flowers in shades of pink, red, white, and bicolor, often with striking markings, says Funk.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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The German shipyard has just delivered the striking Boardwalk to its owner, who is rumored to be none other than Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta; the billionaire teamed up has four other superyachts with the same moniker (including one with Feadship), each larger than the next.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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“Eye-catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-catching. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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