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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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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However, after concentrating on attacking areas in last summer’s big splash on nine new signings, an injection of pace at the other end will assist Hurzeler’s desire to defend with a high line.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Instead of concentrating solely on strategies to achieve your goals, focus on what your ideal mental space will look like when these changes occur.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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“Rivet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rivet. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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