as in eye
the ability to see
the keen eyesight of a bird of prey
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Recent Examples of eyesight
In November, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue.
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Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Uranus Uranus can be glimpsed as a naked-eye object by people who are blessed with good eyesight and a clear, dark sky, as well as a forehand knowledge of exactly where to look for it.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Helena's declining health — including the degradation of her eyesight — has rendered those in-person meetings less and less possible.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Last week, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
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Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Uranus Uranus can be glimpsed as a naked-eye object by people who are blessed with good eyesight and a clear, dark sky, as well as a forehand knowledge of exactly where to look for it.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Helena's declining health — including the degradation of her eyesight — has rendered those in-person meetings less and less possible.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Last week, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyesight
Noun
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Let your eyes fully adjust to the darkness for about 20 minutes.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Netflix is still very high on the project and had its eyes on Betts for some time to take over directing duties.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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One Oiler almost went with the two superstars but wanted Mattias Ekholm’s poise and vision.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Running a $10 billion district with more than 44,000 employees and 320,000 students demands a firm grasp of budgeting, a clear long-term vision and relentless focus on student outcomes.—
Sendhil Revuluri,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Celebrity News The comedian stripped down to his skivvies for a Reformation campaign—and there’s not a tattoo in sight.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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Senior administration officials have said Trump has set his sights on an expansion of the Abraham Accords, which was brokered during the president's first term.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Eyesight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyesight. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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