- present participle of rivet.
riveting
Example Sentences
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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
I’m afraid it’s only going to get more riveting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
The campaign was riveting and Hampden was rocking like rarely before.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
His latest, “King of Ashes,” is riveting and terrifying, and continues to receive wide acclaim.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
What have I ever said that’s so riveting to anyone but myself?
From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff
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