rivet

as in to focus
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective everyone riveted their eyes on the trick that the magician was performing on stage

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Recent Examples of rivet Their love interests also showcase the differences between the identical twins: Smoke’s former love is Annie (a wise, raw, and riveting Wunmi Mosaku), a spiritual medicine woman still reeling from the grief of losing their infant child, whose potions and hoodoo knowledge come in handy later. Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 18 Apr. 2025 With a textured and riveted, shiny exterior, this sneaker is almost like jewelry for your foot, and can take you from sunup to sundown, when worn with office essentials like blazers, button downs, and trousers, to floaty dresses, for a more laid back approach. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025 The series with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters and comical scenes counts 150 million units sold in regards to manga. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025 Who doesn’t love being dazzled by a fantastical world, riveted by a twisty murder mystery plot, or emotionally destroyed by an epic ending from the comfort of their couch? Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rivet
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  • Imagine what that could mean at scale: a healthcare system focused on wellness, not crisis, as well as longer lives and a better quality of life.
    Lisa Loud, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • Today’s top talent is focused on contracts and opportunities directly tied to the game, as well as building careers, businesses, and platforms for influence that reach beyond the field.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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  • What Smart Investors Should Watch Investors who prioritize signals over noise should concentrate on pressure points instead of headlines.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • Solar thermal setups capture the Sun's heat rather than its light, use reflectors to concentrate sunlight onto a receiver, and convert solar radiation directly into heat energy.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 18 May 2025

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“Rivet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rivet. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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