How to Use eye contact in a Sentence

eye contact

noun
Definition of eye contactnext
  • The jury avoided eye contact with the defendant as the verdict was read.
  • The speaker made eye contact with audience members.
  • He maintained eye contact with me throughout the conversation.
  • No applause, no cheers, and worst of all, no eye contact.
    — Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE.com, 24 Aug. 2020
  • Laugh, make eye contact, and use lots of noticing language.
    — The Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Astrid agrees, setting a few ground rules: no eye contact, no kissing after oral.
    — Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 24 June 2020
  • They’re taught early on to remain distant and never make eye contact.
    — Irv Erdos Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2020
  • The drawbacks are plain: lack of eye contact, frozen screens, inability to read cues or jump into a conversation.
    — Steven Levy, Wired, 18 June 2020
  • Ride safely: Wear a neon vest or something equally easy to see and a helmet, make eye contact with drivers when turning and ride in a straight line.
    — Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2020
  • Dogs try other ways to enlist human assistance, too—mostly barking or nudging—but eye contact is the go-to device.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
  • This includes making eye contact, putting the phones away, and sitting face-to-face —intentionally taking time to discuss the matter.
    — Hannah Herrera Greenspan, chicagotribune.com, 5 Aug. 2020
  • When asked about the odor and if there was any marijuana in the Jeep, the driver -- without making eye contact -- denied having any in the vehicle.
    — John Benson, cleveland, 29 July 2020
  • Many are working from home rather than at call centers, where connecting with colleagues was as easy as making eye contact across a cubicle during a tough conversation.
    — Suzanne Hirt, USA TODAY, 16 June 2020
  • There are also physical cues such as hair standing up, tail tucked between legs, and avoiding eye contact that Peterson says can be indications of fear.
    — Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 2 July 2020
  • Then the conversational moments were synced together with eye contact and movements perfected, even during a living room dance between the two.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 1 July 2020
  • Don’t be provoked into a physical or verbal confrontation, don’t make eye contact with angry bystanders, stay quiet, and keep your backs to the gate for safety and to make sure the public can read the signs.
    — National Geographic, 13 Aug. 2020
  • As mentioned above, Kate contributed to two films in November, one on the science of singing to your belly during pregnancy and the other on eye contact with babies.
    — Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 13 July 2020
  • Next, say its name, and when the cat makes eye contact, click and treat.
    — Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Oct. 2021
  • Say his name, wait for eye contact, and give him a treat.
    — Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 12 July 2023
  • When her shoes are on and her bag is packed, the 5-foot-11 Chavez stands and makes eye contact with the group.
    — Michael Errigo, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
  • When words fail, eye contact and a smile can go a very long way.
    — Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 23 Aug. 2021
  • There are still times when Marge and Tori make eye contact across a field.
    — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2021
  • Even eye contact could evoke the feelings now and then.
    — Wired, 1 Sep. 2021
  • The resident tried to make eye contact with the driver, who left the scene.
    — John Benson, cleveland, 29 Nov. 2022
  • If the bear is aware of you and does not leave, avoid eye contact and back away slowly.
    — Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 20 May 2021
  • Why is the guy so anxious to leave the room or check his watch or shift eye contact?
    — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2021
  • When the resident made eye contact with him, the man ran away.
    — cleveland, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Maintain eye contact with the shark and use a hard object or your hands to jab the nose, gills, and eyes.
    — Jennifer Earl, CBS News, 5 July 2023
  • The jokes were not that funny, but a little bit of eye contact goes a long way.
    — Sofia D'uva, oregonlive, 20 July 2023
  • Maintain eye contact, stand tall, and use gestures that assert your presence.
    — Womensmedia, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024

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