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 Durable and customizable, gel also allows for more intricate designs and eye-catching finishes like multidimensional chrome and transparent jelly. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026 The appearance marks the latest in a string of eye-catching style moments for Zendaya, who has been method dressing throughout the press tour for The Odyssey. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 The first unit showcases an eye-catching colorway in which the deep green on the hulls transitions to a golden bronze as the light changes. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 The beige fabric and black metal frame combo is just as eye-catching. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026 Red and white dots are basically the official print of summer, and this Lane Bryant dress is a fun, classic take on the eye-catching pattern. — Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 As an edgy studded style, the shoes were an eye-catching part of a relatively minimalist yet bold ensemble. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 This unique phone stands out with its eye-catching aesthetic and impressive battery life, but the camera and the performance fall a bit short of other flagships that released around the same time like the Samsung Galaxy S25. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 14 July 2026 Cocoon-like tailoring, dramatic hemlines, and billowy pants and dresses create an expressive and eye-catching approach to fashion. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-catching

Adjective

But the way people encounter health information is changing, and that shift is especially noticeable with Gen Z, the first generation to grow up immersed in social media.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Your 1st House of Identity glows as the intuitive Moon conjoins loving Venus in your sign, making your presence more noticeable than usual.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

Beth Bourne, one of the most prominent anti-transgender activists in California, is running for the Davis Joint Unified School District Board of Education.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
One of North Carolina’s most prominent transitional housing programs for women, the Center for Community Transitions in Charlotte, has just 30 beds.

— Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

Beyond that, there is the knowledge that every game, every performance, every dramatic intervention on Argentina’s behalf, is embellishing a sporting legacy that already seemed complete.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Other players took center stage in Friday’s summer league finale to help the Sacramento Kings leave Las Vegas with a dramatic win over the Charlotte Hornets.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of dramatic

Adjective

Edwards, who had been the commanding officer of HSC-5 since July 2025, was posthumously promoted to captain, the Navy said in a statement.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
And beyond all the light and magic of their goals, this was just a very commanding team performance.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of commanding

Adjective

One individual stabilized the sunfish while another delivered the high-speed impact, which suggests remarkable cooperation and precision.

— Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026
In a remarkable playing career, Keegan represented Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton, Newcastle United, Blacktown City and England.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of remarkable

Adjective

Manu Garcia gave Kansas City breathing room Manu Garcia finished off an impressive spell of possession — that included at least six different Sporting players touching the ball — with his second goal of the season.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
That is what makes the estimates falsifiable rather than merely impressive to look at.

— Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of impressive

Adjective

Winnie Harlow dons a striking red sheer catsuit at the Tequila Don Julio 1942 Port of Champions x Palm Tree Crew and Mary Lou's event in New York City on July 16.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Robots were assessed on effective striking accuracy, body stability, defensive and evasive performance, and overall durability throughout each bout.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Definition of striking

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