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
Atsuko Okatsuka wears an eye-catching leopard print and bright pink outfit at the 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles on May 30.
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Inside, the look is rather sedate and calm, although the modern art is certainly eye-catching (there are nearly 100 original pieces around the building).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The building, painted an eye-catching shade of pink, brought three new units of affordable housing and office space for community nonprofits to Overtown.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Brighten up your outdoor routines with this eye-catching pink bag.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Tall feather- or wheat-like plumes add eye-catching color.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
The silver base makes neon airbrushing even more eye-catching.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 June 2026
The kitchen in this model takes up much of the ground floor and has eye-catching wood cabinetry.
—New Atlas, 1 June 2026
The eye-catching details were clipped on both sides of her space buns, while a third of her hair was pulled into a low ponytail.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Inside, the look is rather sedate and calm, although the modern art is certainly eye-catching (there are nearly 100 original pieces around the building).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The building, painted an eye-catching shade of pink, brought three new units of affordable housing and office space for community nonprofits to Overtown.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Brighten up your outdoor routines with this eye-catching pink bag.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Tall feather- or wheat-like plumes add eye-catching color.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
The silver base makes neon airbrushing even more eye-catching.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 June 2026
The kitchen in this model takes up much of the ground floor and has eye-catching wood cabinetry.
—New Atlas, 1 June 2026
The eye-catching details were clipped on both sides of her space buns, while a third of her hair was pulled into a low ponytail.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-catching
Adjective
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This is particularly noticeable in the ballroom area, which hosts weekly wedding events, as well as other social and business functions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But let’s get back to that extraordinary customizable dashboard, one of the most noticeable features.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Now part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, this is one of the city’s most prominent addresses for creative types and travelers who know where to find the best service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The original sign for Joe Marty’s, named for a prominent local baseball player once thought to be a better prospect than Joe DiMaggio, wasn’t part of the listing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The Spurs are coming off a dramatic ousting of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals in seven games.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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In a dramatic late-night sacking of a network news icon, CBS News has fired veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento took a commanding lead in the race for the District 2 seat on the OC Board of Supervisors as results were released following the close of polls Tuesday night.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Ellis is the commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson in Colorado.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The hotel, situated mid-way between the NGO-centric suburb of Pétion-Ville and downtown, is a remarkable illustration of what can be done.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Beyond all this, the new Space Age is remarkable in that what seemed like a neat compartment between Earth and space is breaking down.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Eventually, your eyes come to rest on the hotel’s facade—an impressive grid of local stone and wooden louvers that is Urquiola’s ode to the oeuvre of Rationalist architect Giuseppe Terragni.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The dam, a five-year construction job that was completed in 1936 during the depths of the Great Depression, is often hailed as one of the nation’s most impressive works of infrastructure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The disparity is particularly striking given the size of neighboring cities.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The Bigger Picture What is most striking about this moment is not the technology.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Eye-catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-catching. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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