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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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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

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

One eye-catching proposal within the bill is a plan for “direct payments” to American citizens.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2026

A harpoon gun from "Jaws," a jacket worn by "The Terminator," and a "Star Wars" lightsaber hilt and C-3PO head are among the eye-catching items to be sold at auction next month.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

It was Lin-lin, eye-catching in her yellow corduroy jacket.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang