eye-catching

Definition of eye-catchingnext

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Recent Examples of eye-catching All in all, the look was par for the course for Roan, well-known for her penchant for eye-catching attire. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026 Emily in Paris star William Abadie, who first attended the gala as a friend of Cinema Society founder Andrew Saffir years ago, reinterpreted the dress code with an eye-catching white Brioni tuxedo jacket. — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 As is always the case with Clase Azul, the tequila comes in an eye-catching ceramic decanter that was hand-painted by artisans in Mexico. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 While the style is eye-catching, the construction is this bag’s most impressive feature. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026 The walls are decorated in eye-catching oil paintings of enigmatic, forlorn individuals who compose themselves in much the same manner as the café’s real clientele. — James Marsh, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 No amount of eye-catching billboards or warnings about the state of the utility’s reservoir system could overcome the reality of Denver’s hottest, driest summer on record, Fisher said. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026 Silver Maple While eye-catching during fall, silver maple trees (Acer saccharinum) can wreak havoc on concrete surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and even your home’s foundation. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026 So go for eye-catching two-tone styles that have clear contrasts. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-catching
Adjective
  • That’s in part because the federal government has focused funding on more noticeable forms of homelessness, such as people living in encampments.
    — Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Some residents told the Journal the helicopter traffic has been especially noticeable on summer Fridays and Sundays as travelers head east for the weekend and then return to the city.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The Blocks are a prominent Hamburg family best known for their popular national steakhouse chain Block House.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Being able to recruit a prominent voice cast that includes Abbi Jacobson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Bryan Cranston also helped the film travel.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Hirose, who also writes and edits, has constructed a brilliantly volatile scenario, vulnerable to any number of potentially explosive and destructive dramatic developments.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The old town of Arcos de la Frontera occupies a dramatic limestone ridge above the Guadalete River, its buildings seemingly piled along the cliff edge.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Kirkwood had a commanding lead before Palou's spin caused a caution.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Adrián Marín set up the play with his pass to Tiago as Orlando took what seemed to be a commanding lead in the second half.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • This is a remarkable achievement, and although outside evidence is limited, researchers generally view it as promising.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • These attract big audiences, who listen to the likes of Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley and even Queen Camilla reading remarkable letters aloud.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Those three veteran defensive linemen were major contributors to Miami’s most impressive defensive performance of the season.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As impressive as the revival has been so far, the Sox don’t seem simply happy to be here.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The runway provided a striking demonstration of electronic ink as a wearable surface.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • One of the most influential fashion photographers of his generation, Lindbergh, who died in 2019 at the age of 74, helped usher in the era of the supermodel with his striking black-and-white portraits.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Eye-catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-catching. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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