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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The story of San Jose’s Japanese community is a riveting one that can’t be told often enough.
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
Drawing upon the Montessori bell rattle concept, this riveting rattle captures your little one’s attention whether seated or on their tummy.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
Calgary Flames beat San Jose Sharks, 4 games to 2.
2007 — Curlin, ridden by Robby Albarado, nips Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense by putting his head in front on the final stride, winning the Preakness Stakes in a riveting finish.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
At Cannes Ahead Of ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Premiere The riveting answer to what David will do is played out in this tense cat-and-mouse game.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 May 2025
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
Drawing upon the Montessori bell rattle concept, this riveting rattle captures your little one’s attention whether seated or on their tummy.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
Calgary Flames beat San Jose Sharks, 4 games to 2.
2007 — Curlin, ridden by Robby Albarado, nips Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense by putting his head in front on the final stride, winning the Preakness Stakes in a riveting finish.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
At Cannes Ahead Of ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Premiere The riveting answer to what David will do is played out in this tense cat-and-mouse game.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 May 2025
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 3 Jun. 2025.
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