Thesaurus results for RIVET

rivet

verb

as in to focus

to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective everyone riveted their eyes on the trick that the magician was performing on stage

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Recent Examples of rivet The two delivered, according to some, the most satisfying smooch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as Marvel's first kiss between two gay girl supers in its on screen history during the series’ riveting two-episode finale Wednesday night. —

Quispe López, Them, 31 Oct. 2024 There was a lot to focus on at the 2024 Paris Olympics—from the return of Simone Biles to all the standout beauty moments and Tom Cruise’s closing-ceremony stunt—but one aspect of the Games is still riveting the internet, and that’s Raygun. —

Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024 Shave this seven minute fake-out stretch off, and I’d be riveted the entire way through. —

Fletcher Peters, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2024 Build slides for online delivery with images, infographics, or brief videos to keep your audience riveted to the small screen. —

William Arruda, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rivet