- present participle of rivet.
riveting
Example Sentences
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It’s a riveting story full of extraordinary revelations and surreal moments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
These accounts collide with the present era’s eerie uncertainty at every turn, making for an altogether riveting, cyclical listening experience that tells her life’s story without smoothing its contradictions.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Ms. Ferrante never loses control of the riveting narrative, which takes on elements of both horror and romance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
The campaign was riveting and Hampden was rocking like rarely before.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
With my eyes on Mr. Krispin, I nod, like I can’t bear to be torn away from his riveting roll call.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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