as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
Brad needs an eye-catching slogan for his campaign for president of the student body
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Recent Examples of eye-catching
An indoor water fountain is also an eye-catching feature, placed inside a sunken area of the restaurant that offers an elevated feel.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Gravity-defying hairstyles The eye-catching work of Elisabeth Anayes Niouky is turning heads and inspiring African women to embrace their natural hair.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The bold, eye-catching top boasts a longline design, much like the exercise styles of the early 2000s, and the colorblock finish is the icing on the cake.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Pink, purple, yellow, red, orange, green, white Historically used in traditional medicine and now beloved as an essential oil, verbena is also a beautiful self-seeding flower with eye-catching purple blooms.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Competition demanded eye-catching enticements, even if the menus traded in the sort of sameness that equated to comfort.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This week’s quiz spotlights viral moments and eye-catching appearances.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The set’s available in more than 20 fun colors, including classic black and heathered gray as well as eye-catching shades like lake blue and hot pink.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Only very eye-catching displays of social media posts within a story, such as screenshots of tweets, might negatively influence the credibility.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Gravity-defying hairstyles The eye-catching work of Elisabeth Anayes Niouky is turning heads and inspiring African women to embrace their natural hair.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The bold, eye-catching top boasts a longline design, much like the exercise styles of the early 2000s, and the colorblock finish is the icing on the cake.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Pink, purple, yellow, red, orange, green, white Historically used in traditional medicine and now beloved as an essential oil, verbena is also a beautiful self-seeding flower with eye-catching purple blooms.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Competition demanded eye-catching enticements, even if the menus traded in the sort of sameness that equated to comfort.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This week’s quiz spotlights viral moments and eye-catching appearances.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The set’s available in more than 20 fun colors, including classic black and heathered gray as well as eye-catching shades like lake blue and hot pink.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Only very eye-catching displays of social media posts within a story, such as screenshots of tweets, might negatively influence the credibility.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-catching
Adjective
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The Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, where your structure is more noticeable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The combination of skilled care, more affordable pricing, and the appeal of travelling for treatment has shaped a noticeable trend.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most importantly, playing prominent roles alongside a respected veteran and thoughtful mentor in Zibanejad really seemed to propel the young wingers, who finished the season by combining for 43 points (24 for Lafrenière and 19 for Perreault) in the final 23 games.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Collagen loss accelerates, cell turnover slows, and deep wrinkles become more prominent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The life of a music director at a major opera company is inevitably one engaged in tragedy, and Conlon exhibits the dramatic flair to grip its emotional immensity.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Surely, many are concerned over the dramatic impact this innovation will have on jobs and workforce participation, particularly given how quickly these changes are anticipated.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Few materials feel so commanding and permanent as concrete.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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On Monday night, the Magic stunned the Pistons in Central Florida to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet what made the voyage truly remarkable was not only the wildlife but the way Silver Origin so effortlessly connected us to the Galápagos through its design, Ecuadorian crew, and expert naturalists.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ingram’s story is remarkable, and his late-season run was equal parts outstanding, sorely needed and unexpected.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Minnesota has largely kept them to the perimeter, making life a little easier on impressive rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Like many cushion foundations, shade ranges can skew limited—K-beauty brands have historically catered to a narrower spectrum—but this one is a bit more impressive, with 20 shades to choose from.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In perhaps the most striking example of learning during sleep, Konkoly, Paller, and several collaborators witnessed what amounted to conversations with people who were in the midst of dreams.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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All the crazy mechanics, including the mini W16-cylinder engine with moving pistons, are on full display, making the latest iteration the most striking yet.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Eye-catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye-catching. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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