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
Alternatively, slip into the eye-catching, hot-pink Loft Beach Linen Cotton Maxi Skirt for beach parties and backyard barbecues, pairing it with the matching convertible top for a wear-anywhere two-piece set.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
While eye-catching during fall, silver maple trees (Acer saccharinum) can wreak havoc on concrete surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and even your home’s foundation.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
The eye-catching item is the $12,500 off-road package built for magazine covers.
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Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Use statement light fixtures to ground minimalist spaces, balancing clean design with functional, eye-catching elements.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Jacobs also notably served as creative director for Louis Vuitton from 1997 to 2013, an era which begat many eye-catching footwear designs.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
In between the buzz, celebrities like Teyana Taylor and Kelly Rowland stopped by the show's bespoke portrait studio to pose for an eye-catching photo.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Traditional options include cut crystal or classic restaurant-style carafes, while minimalist or modern carafes feature eye-catching colors and sleek shapes.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Hostas are beloved perennials prized for their lush, eye-catching foliage and easygoing nature.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
While eye-catching during fall, silver maple trees (Acer saccharinum) can wreak havoc on concrete surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and even your home’s foundation.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
The eye-catching item is the $12,500 off-road package built for magazine covers.
—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Use statement light fixtures to ground minimalist spaces, balancing clean design with functional, eye-catching elements.
—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Jacobs also notably served as creative director for Louis Vuitton from 1997 to 2013, an era which begat many eye-catching footwear designs.
—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
In between the buzz, celebrities like Teyana Taylor and Kelly Rowland stopped by the show's bespoke portrait studio to pose for an eye-catching photo.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Traditional options include cut crystal or classic restaurant-style carafes, while minimalist or modern carafes feature eye-catching colors and sleek shapes.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Hostas are beloved perennials prized for their lush, eye-catching foliage and easygoing nature.
—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-catching
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North America was the main surprise, while Africa also contributed a noticeable share of the increase from a much smaller base.
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Frustingly for Croatia, Matanović’s tiny touch was barely noticeable with the naked eye.
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One prominent Cherokee named Katteuha co-wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urging him to push for peace between the Native people and settlers.
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The effect of protostar outflows on their environment can be seen in the JWST image via the prominent blue ridges.
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After so many dramatic and 11th-hour wins in the Round of 32, the World Cup's Round of 16 has much to live up to.
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Such has been such a dramatic overhaul in the conference that the Heat at one moment can be viewed as contenders for the NBA Finals and at another the perception quite reasonably can be … right back in the play-in pool.
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And beyond all the light and magic of their goals, this was just a very commanding team performance.
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The venue falls within the NYPD's Patrol Borough Manhattan South, whose commanding officer was reassigned last week amid an internal affairs corruption probe.
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Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved.
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These creative calculations suggest a grand total of about 20 million species of insects, many of them with behaviors and physical adaptations and remarkable lives scientists today can only dream of discovering.
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Rooms frame garden and water views through floor-to-ceiling windows, with wraparound balconies in Sea Suites facing Istanbul’s impressive skyline.
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So, even more impressive to me is the way these grills can hold hot flames stable.
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Enter one of the 315 guestrooms and suites and automatic blinds open to reveal striking runway views.
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Amazingly, for all his striking power, Mbappé may not be France’s most crucial player.
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