riveting
adjective
riv·et·ing
ˈri-və-tiŋ 
: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating
a riveting story
Examples of riveting in a Sentence
a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class
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Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
What a riveting, exciting, truly revolutionary episode of Survivor.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
In other words, the fascists told a more riveting story.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Watching a prodigy embarrass the world over 72 holes was riveting; equally captivating is following the same person be exposed by life, hubris and ego.
—Mac Engel
april 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for riveting
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“Riveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riveting. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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