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
One way to sift through all of the noise of flashy commercials and eye-catching social media posts is by seeking out the products that real people actually stand behind, like this L’Oreal Paris moisturizer that’s backed by nearly 40,000 five-star ratings.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Statement Tile or Paint Rather than white or neutrals, choose a tile or paint color in a more eye-catching shade.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
But the most eye-catching detail?
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 22 Feb. 2026
In recent years, kitchens have gone from purely utilitarian spaces to eye-catching design statements.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Some of the most eye-catching entries included the Chicago Transit Authority, which rolled through with a mini train.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Instead of eye-catching nail art, the Fenty Beauty founder opted for a manicure that combines two major trends for spring 2026—all while remaining wonderfully minimalist.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Mint, lavender, bubble gum pink, and fuchsia join forces in vertical stripes for an eye-catching combo.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
According to Spate, a company specializing in machine intelligence for the beauty industry, eye-catching transformations like these are part of a wider shift within the beauty lexicon toward more expressive, striking hairstyles that epitomize an individual’s persona.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Statement Tile or Paint Rather than white or neutrals, choose a tile or paint color in a more eye-catching shade.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
But the most eye-catching detail?
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 22 Feb. 2026
In recent years, kitchens have gone from purely utilitarian spaces to eye-catching design statements.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Some of the most eye-catching entries included the Chicago Transit Authority, which rolled through with a mini train.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Instead of eye-catching nail art, the Fenty Beauty founder opted for a manicure that combines two major trends for spring 2026—all while remaining wonderfully minimalist.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Mint, lavender, bubble gum pink, and fuchsia join forces in vertical stripes for an eye-catching combo.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
According to Spate, a company specializing in machine intelligence for the beauty industry, eye-catching transformations like these are part of a wider shift within the beauty lexicon toward more expressive, striking hairstyles that epitomize an individual’s persona.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-catching
Adjective
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That’s in large part due to the Eagles’ noticeable step backward following their Super Bowl-winning season in 2024.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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While London retains its energy, there is a noticeable shift in focus toward craft, quality, and, ultimately, wearability.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The caveat is that the most prominent critic is ourselves, which is why being gentle and empathetic to our personal causes and those of others is essential.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Images in the video include a photo of the Starbucks logo with bloody Israeli flag stickers a shrinking Palestine map, and archival clips of prominent Black and anti-Zionist intellectuals like Angela Davis and Stokely Carmichael.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In contrast, many of today's female contestants have Botox-smooth foreheads, clear, dewy skin, dramatic brows and lashes, and sparkling white smiles.—
Erika W. Smith,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Jean-Luc Godard used nonprofessionals to rend the dramatic fabric and expose the artifices of performance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In an indictment Thursday, federal prosecutors said Kevin Taylor attempted to steer an $11 million contract toward the company, SaferWatch, while serving as the commanding officer of the department's School Safety Division.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The President demoted Greg Bovino, the commanding agent in charge of the roving patrols that have besieged Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, and Minneapolis.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nature protects history and human life Inside the remarkable medieval settlement, archaeologists found moats, remains of buildings, and artifacts, 244 to be exact, including 66 knives, sickles, iron coulters, arrowheads, spearheads, and personal accessories were identified, as per Heritage Daily.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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The product has had a remarkable uptake.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Venture funding has grown from roughly $100 million in 2015 to more than $3 billion in 2025 — impressive in isolation, but marginal in the global context.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Get ready to showcase your most impressive talents!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Upstairs, corridors wrap around a striking double-height bamboo atrium—real moso bamboo is planted at the building's core.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The striking red foliage of Japanese bloodgrass (Imperata cylindrica) has lured thousands of gardeners into planting this noxious grassy groundcover.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Eye-catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-catching. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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