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
For a state dinner in Fiji, the duchess accessorized her blue evening gown with an eye-catching pair of diamond earrings.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Cargo pants, particularly with camo print, add a fun eye-catching detail to otherwise regular outfits.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Can’t decide between a Tuscan-style villa with eye-catching front doors sourced from the Hearst Castle or an exotic wildlife sanctuary sporting zebras and African antelopes?
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
A lot of the girls are fully embracing the vibe and showing out with creative, eye-catching looks.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Preseason testing did little to shake the thinking that Mercedes could be the team to beat this year, even with Ferrari’s eye-catching times.
—The Athletic, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The eye-catching black leather exterior is complemented by gold-tone hardware and decorative accents, which only adds to the timeless charm of the bag.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Ferrari has the most eye-catching solution so far with a wing which turns upside down on straights for extra speed.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
More eye-catching is a new official camera cage accessory, produced with SmallRig, designed for steady shooting and modular accessory attachment.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Cargo pants, particularly with camo print, add a fun eye-catching detail to otherwise regular outfits.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Can’t decide between a Tuscan-style villa with eye-catching front doors sourced from the Hearst Castle or an exotic wildlife sanctuary sporting zebras and African antelopes?
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
A lot of the girls are fully embracing the vibe and showing out with creative, eye-catching looks.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Preseason testing did little to shake the thinking that Mercedes could be the team to beat this year, even with Ferrari’s eye-catching times.
—The Athletic, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The eye-catching black leather exterior is complemented by gold-tone hardware and decorative accents, which only adds to the timeless charm of the bag.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Ferrari has the most eye-catching solution so far with a wing which turns upside down on straights for extra speed.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
More eye-catching is a new official camera cage accessory, produced with SmallRig, designed for steady shooting and modular accessory attachment.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-catching
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The large police presence was noticeable even before the commissioners’ meeting, when 14 city police officers and sheriff’s deputies stood outside.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fine-line flicks also made a quiet but noticeable debut on runways for Giorgio Armani Prive, Jovana Louis, and Prabal Gurung.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s most prominent political rival, Imamoglu stands accused by prosecutors of leading a criminal organization.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Among the most prominent findings from community outreach, which included surveys, walkabouts, pop-up events and a builder’s breakfast, were concerns about traffic speeding, inadequate lighting, lack of street trees and the absence of a cohesive identity for the corridor.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The board made the decision after roughly seven hours of deliberations spanning two days, the latest dramatic turn for the nation’s second-largest school district, which has been navigating budget reductions and labor negotiations even before this week’s federal action.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, the Chieftains completed the job and did so in dramatic fashion.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Croke entered 2026 with a commanding financial advantage over her primary opponents, ending 2025 with more than $833,000 in her campaign fund — more than her three Democratic rivals combined.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Mendizábal’s guidance throughout is full of commanding touches, each development provided to the actor as a life or death matter; just notice every brutal choice Smits and De Jesús are forced to reckon with as Joe and Kate.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Since beginning their racing journey in 2013, the duo has run thousands of miles, including a remarkable 3,205 mile run across America in just 60 days to raise awareness for cerebral palsy and inspire athletes of all abilities.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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March 8 is International Women's Day — a date picked in honor of a remarkable Russian protest.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Devin Lloyd, the Jacksonville Jaguars inside linebacker who spent 2025 compiling one of the most impressive stat-lines in the NFL, agreed to a 3-year, $45 million deal, a league source told The Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Rusadze, Giorgadze, and Chasserot have built an impressive industry network over the years, so for their official debut, have secured an impressive roster of backstage talent and models through friends who are keen to support.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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For a show built around characters who can’t move on, its music has a striking habit of staying with you long after the credits roll.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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The city’s legal department confirmed the investigation in an email to The Star this week, a striking acknowledgement that the probe remains ongoing.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Eye-catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-catching. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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