as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class
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as in focusing
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 riveting
Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 31 May 2025
And the peaceful surroundings aren’t the only highlight of this futuristic little place — the interior is just as riveting.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
The story of San Jose’s Japanese community is a riveting one that can’t be told often enough.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
Drawing upon the Montessori bell rattle concept, this riveting rattle captures your little one’s attention whether seated or on their tummy.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Adjective
In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 31 May 2025
And the peaceful surroundings aren’t the only highlight of this futuristic little place — the interior is just as riveting.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
The story of San Jose’s Japanese community is a riveting one that can’t be told often enough.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
Drawing upon the Montessori bell rattle concept, this riveting rattle captures your little one’s attention whether seated or on their tummy.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riveting
Adjective
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One thing that might be interesting is the one with the ping pong paddle, Issue 6, because the black logo didn’t work over it.—
Kei Lim
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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And a bigger body has a narrative of getting to that size, so that narrative in itself was quite interesting.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Verb
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State government has been focusing on East Hartford in recent years because the administration of then-Mayor Mike Walsh advanced a series of high-profile, potentially transformative projects.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pitchers As far as pitching goes, the thesis couldn’t be simpler — do our best to avoid any bias attached to surface stats (outputs) by instead focusing on underlying metrics (inputs).—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This could be an intriguing buy-low opportunity for a player with star, first-line upside.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The economic marginalization of nuclear power is an intriguing case in point.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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This led to an explosion of technology development and, with funding concentrating on a smaller number of startups, set the playing field for 2025.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Since the trial began, the Amazons have ventured out about three times a week to paste messages on both sides of the ramparts, but mostly concentrating on the intra-muros area near the courthouse.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Now in its ninth year, the London Concours has established itself as one of the collector-car scene’s most interesting and accessible automotive exhibitions, with one of the most fascinating venues.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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On the latter account, Sandy Agustin has created some fascinating transitional interludes that blend volleyball movements with elements of religious ritual.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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McCoist is his usual wide-eyed, engaging, cheery and very listenable self, eulogising over PSG’s masterclass.—
Pablo Maurer,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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On June 5, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2025 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for some of the most impressive and engaging work of this TV season.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Billy Joel's documentary digs deep into past with poignancy – but he's 'not finished yet' Culture Club film delves into history filled with drama, Boy George, love and drugs ‘Walk of Fame’ The most compelling track on an album full of soaring choruses now has an equally absorbing video.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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In an absorbing contest, both women played aggressive tennis in a bid to gain the upper hand in a close first set.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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“Riveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riveting. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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