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Synonyms

eye-catching

British  

adjective

  1. tending to attract attention; striking

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • eye-catcher noun

Example Sentences

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The most eye-catching provision is the 30% local value-added rule.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

That’s eye-catching considering that the Shanghai-based company has under 500 employees and has yet to turn a profit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Healthcare is in the centre of some of the most eye-catching developments in terms of AI in public services.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Finding those less-heralded performers will be the challenge this season because the market is not overflowing with eye-catching players.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Some of them are eye-catching, I notice, even though they're wearing those same hideous shorts and T-shirts.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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