as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
Brad needs an eye-catching slogan for his campaign for president of the student body
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of eye-catching
One side is crafted from 100 percent linen, and the reverse, 100 percent cotton, both of which are stitched to create an eye-catching bubble texture accentuated by the plush fiber filling between the layers.
—
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Dewbin Wood Fall Letters Block Set Spell out your love for fall with crafty block letters that make for a small but eye-catching mantel centerpiece.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
An eye-catching deadline day move for Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis was not enough to change Burnley’s appraisal as favorites to go straight back down.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Here are three of our most recent eye-catching stories.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
While chrysanthemums are a quintessential fall flower, opting for different, but equally eye-catching plants will make your home stand out from everyone else.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Typically, those acrobatics serve as an eye-catching hook to draw viewers in before explaining more practical, real-world use cases—a point Boston Dynamics robotics engineer Arun Kumar acknowledges in the video.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Dewbin Wood Fall Letters Block Set Spell out your love for fall with crafty block letters that make for a small but eye-catching mantel centerpiece.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
An eye-catching deadline day move for Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis was not enough to change Burnley’s appraisal as favorites to go straight back down.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Here are three of our most recent eye-catching stories.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
While chrysanthemums are a quintessential fall flower, opting for different, but equally eye-catching plants will make your home stand out from everyone else.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Typically, those acrobatics serve as an eye-catching hook to draw viewers in before explaining more practical, real-world use cases—a point Boston Dynamics robotics engineer Arun Kumar acknowledges in the video.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-catching
Adjective
-
After a noticeable drop in school attendance due to SEPTA cuts in the first week of the new school year, the city directed a portion of its $135 million transit subsidy to restore bus and trolley service on routes that are heavily used by students.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
-
The ears of a young ram are more noticeable than those of an old ram, whose ears are largely concealed by the massive horns.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Labubu is a doll that resembles a monster, featuring a large head, sharp teeth and prominent eyes.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
-
High-power microwave system One of the most prominent formations at the parade highlighted China’s growing emphasis on counter-drone warfare, a domain increasingly central to modern combat.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
That means the blood-red moon will climb above the eastern horizon already darkened, creating a dramatic but challenging sight.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
-
In the end, the most dramatic deadline-day transfer was the one that reflected a summer-long trend.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Meghan is more commanding and confident this time around—her preppy-chic wardrobe and carefully curated soundtrack add polish, while the guest lineup gives the show depth and warmth.—
Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
-
The New York Yankees once had a commanding lead in the American League East.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Her latest project, monitoring 50 camera traps in the understudied Atascosa highlands region in southern Arizona resulted in a remarkable discovery.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
-
Her remarkable comeback from severe kidney issues to earn a second Olympic berth and three more medals at the Paris 2024 Games has cemented her legacy.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Dart was widely impressive in OTAs and minicamp and training camp.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
-
Following her loss to Nunes, Shevchenko dropped to 125 pounds and went on one of the most impressive runs in the history of the UFC women’s divisions.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
In the most striking example, DOGE instructed Dudek to cancel two contracts that the SSA had with the state of Maine, according to Dudek and other SSA officials.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
-
With Saturn nearing its brightest, biggest and best for 2025, expect a striking pairing in the east that will be worth getting outside for.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Herbert’s brilliant response How would Herbert respond to the playoff loss to the Houston Texans last season, in one of the worst games of his career?—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
-
The leaves turn a vivid, brilliant scarlet-red in the fall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Eye-catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-catching. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share