riveting
adjective
riv·et·ing
ˈri-və-tiŋ 
: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating
a riveting story
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a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class
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In the wake of the riveting 180 seconds, IndieWire spoke to editor Gary Levy about assembling the game-changing finale moments.
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Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Fans will be treated to a riveting double-episode premiere, setting the tone for what promises to be the most explosive season yet, with new episodes rolling out every week.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Brimming with obscure and limited-edition modern references as well as historical pieces, the exhibit proved a riveting experience and a tempting playground for the horologically inclined.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
All of this to say, the transition Penn leads Trowbridge through in her and Kate’s meeting with him and Dennison is both troubling and riveting.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Fans will be treated to a riveting double-episode premiere, setting the tone for what promises to be the most explosive season yet, with new episodes rolling out every week.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Brimming with obscure and limited-edition modern references as well as historical pieces, the exhibit proved a riveting experience and a tempting playground for the horologically inclined.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
All of this to say, the transition Penn leads Trowbridge through in her and Kate’s meeting with him and Dennison is both troubling and riveting.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Riveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riveting. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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