as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
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Recent Examples of eye-catching
Old Navy has partnered with designer Christopher John Rogers to continue the brand's celebration of American fashion, and the resulting collection is an eye-catching, joyful take on summertime dressing.
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Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The car’s most eye-catching feature is arguably its tapered posterior.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Across the midriff, the evening gown featured an eye-catching criss-cross design that bared Blanchett's belly button.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
For an Arcadia Valley stay fit for royals, book a stay at the eye-catching Goulding Castle.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The reigning star of street style had to go for an eye-catching choice for her June wedding to model Joannes Huebl.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to sconces around the mirror, a pendant light or chandelier also makes an eye-catching statement.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
From flowering mini trees to shrubs with eye-catching shapes, here are 12 dwarf plants for front yard landscaping that will suit any garden style and the look of any home.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Following her eye-catching red carpet appearance at the Euphoria season 3 premiere, Natasha Lyonne was reportedly removed from a Delta flight.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The car’s most eye-catching feature is arguably its tapered posterior.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Across the midriff, the evening gown featured an eye-catching criss-cross design that bared Blanchett's belly button.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
For an Arcadia Valley stay fit for royals, book a stay at the eye-catching Goulding Castle.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The reigning star of street style had to go for an eye-catching choice for her June wedding to model Joannes Huebl.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to sconces around the mirror, a pendant light or chandelier also makes an eye-catching statement.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
From flowering mini trees to shrubs with eye-catching shapes, here are 12 dwarf plants for front yard landscaping that will suit any garden style and the look of any home.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Following her eye-catching red carpet appearance at the Euphoria season 3 premiere, Natasha Lyonne was reportedly removed from a Delta flight.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-catching
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The clash with residents is especially noticeable in Mallorca, where thousands took to the streets in June 2025 to protest the growth of tourism on the island, as Fox News Digital reported at the time.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Her omissions are noticeable as well.—
Madeline Leung Coleman,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Amid widespread reconsideration of prominent people accused of wrongdoing, some wondered whether Jackson might disappear from playlists.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Spike Lee, Martin Lawrence, Jennifer Hudson, Judge Reinhold, Tracy Morgan and Kenan Thompson were among the prominent entertainers, comedians and actors who stepped out to celebrate Murphy at AFI's event.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The latest development marks a dramatic departure from when the company was founded in 2015 by former professional soccer player Tim Brown and renewable resources expert Joey Zwillinger.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Macy's closed its headquarters in Cincinnati two years after shuttering its downtown Cincinnati store, which was among dozens of stores Macy's closed across the country as foot traffic declined, primarily due to a dramatic shift toward online shopping and discount stores.—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Starlink has 10,000 satellites, a commanding lead over Amazon’s 200-strong Leo constellation; Globalstar has a further 25, but the real prize is control over part of the electromagnetic spectrum.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the case of Project Nightingale, that number is constrained by the fact that only 100 examples of the commanding convertible will be built.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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The remarkable feat represents a big stride for China in its technological rivalry with the US, which has thus far boasted more sophisticated humanoid models.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, some investors reach a remarkable milestone.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t turn it into something that needs to be impressive or productive.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Storm defense was impressive, allowing Birmingham to convert only 1 of 13 third-down plays in the whitewash.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by director Daniel Blake Schwartz’s real-life experiences, this striking debut feature charts the uneven cycles of addiction and recovery among several interconnected lives in Chelsea, Massachusetts with grit and emotional clarity.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Use a pair of 10X50 binoculars to spot C/2025 R3's glowing nucleus, or long-exposure photography to capture striking details in Comet PanSTARRS' tail as it's buffeted by the solar wind.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Eye-catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-catching. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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