riveting 1 of 2

riveting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of rivet

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of riveting
Adjective
But every second leading up to it is as riveting and staggering as any filmmaker should be legally capable of. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025 But the suspenseful mystery packed into Bella's pursuit of Edward's true identity, enhanced by cinematographer Elliot Davis' eerie visuals, makes for a riveting introduction to the franchise. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025 The deft tonal shifts, nuanced storytelling, and unvarnished performances announce the arrival of a riveting actor and filmmaker. Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025 And though The Escape Game is a riveting whodunnit, its characters are sure to be a hit with readers too, Meyer says. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for riveting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riveting
Adjective
  • That brings up the interesting idea that the Red Sox could trade Chapman and still try to contend this year.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
  • Today, the company prides itself on continuously adding to their menu with interesting doughnut variations and collaborations.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • Pitchers As far as pitching goes, the thesis couldn’t be simpler — do our best to avoid any bias attached to surface stats (outputs) by instead focusing on underlying metrics (inputs).
    John Laghezza, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • State government has been focusing on East Hartford in recent years because the administration of then-Mayor Mike Walsh advanced a series of high-profile, potentially transformative projects.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Looking down from high above produces a novel, intriguing and sometimes ambiguous perspective.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Navy blue's recent surge in popularity is threatening its position as a more intriguing alternative to black or charcoal.
    Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • This led to an explosion of technology development and, with funding concentrating on a smaller number of startups, set the playing field for 2025.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Since the trial began, the Amazons have ventured out about three times a week to paste messages on both sides of the ramparts, but mostly concentrating on the intra-muros area near the courthouse.
    Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The contrast between ancient history and modern life was fascinating.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
  • Sam Amick wrote a fascinating notebook about the scene in Los Angeles, where both the Lakers and Clippers have prioritized flexibility this offseason with the future in mind.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • Brisk and engaging, this 2014 novel invites readers to the set of a popular sitcom in 1960s London.
    Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
  • By giving you this kind of physical sensation, the experience becomes much more lifelike, making remote collaboration and communication feel even more natural and engaging.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • In this delightfully absorbing novel, an isolated house in the middle of a menacing desert landscape serves as the backdrop of a reality-TV competition.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
  • Borrowing from a range of familiar sources, most notably the work of Octavia Butler, Thorne crafts a tense and absorbing story about the Freeman family’s attempt to survive in a world ravaged by disease, famine and a brutal civil war.
    Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Riveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riveting. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on riveting

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!