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as in eyesight
the ability to see
lost his sight in an accident when he was young
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as in loads
a considerable amount
this place sure is a good sight better than that last motel
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
the crew felt a rush of excitement upon hearing that the lookout had sighted land
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Recent Examples of sight
Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Trump's threats and the U.S. military buildup indicate rising tensions with no immediate resolution in sight.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
And on this perfect Sunday morning that teased of approaching spring — complete with the first swan sighting of the season — catching a pike or two would be a bonus.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Fast forward four years and there’s hardly a lick of beige in sight.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Trump's threats and the U.S. military buildup indicate rising tensions with no immediate resolution in sight.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some Tallahassee, Florida residents may have caught a momentous sighting Tuesday as four astronauts made their way from space down to the Florida coast.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
And on this perfect Sunday morning that teased of approaching spring — complete with the first swan sighting of the season — catching a pike or two would be a bonus.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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The back plate can help give any simple style a bit more presence and interest.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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The former Michigan standout would be a big presence on Green Bay’s defensive line. 24).—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At first glance, offering free concessions might seem like a costly gamble for a non-Power Four athletic department generating around $45 million annually.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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At first glance this practice may not seem connected to the emergence of avian influenza.—
Ron Barrett,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The mascara dries quickly, and there’s no mess or smudging.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2025
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Rule out any mess conundrums with this silver scalloped crumb catcher.—
Hayley Bloomingdale,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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This disproportionately impacts the most vulnerable—those with limited mobility, hearing loss, and poor eyesight.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Either due to poor eyesight, mobility issues or lack of confidence.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This means not having their nose in their phone or earbuds in their ears when walking, but instead noticing other people and vehicles on the street.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
31 Mar. 2025
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Fans of Thai Orchid will notice several differences between the original location at 6504 Martway St. Dark gray light fixtures hang from its high ceilings.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The more candid posts on the page give Carti fans a glimpse into his personality and interests.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The channel offers fans an intimate glimpse into his life through a variety of content, including personal insights and challenges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Objects are often askew and out of frame, and everyday sounds like a toilet flush or blinds being pulled assume a low, staticky growl, as though frights fueled by childish imagination.—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a second Instagram Stories post, the singer offered another look at the cake, featuring a large bust of a clicker, the fungal zombie-esque frights from the Last of Us video game franchise and HBO series of the same name.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Everything Everywhere All At Once, where two rocks with googly eyes had a conversation on a cliff, and it has also been used to make visual gags for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Mar. 2025
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In a city aptly described as Hollywood for ugly people, Thune could pass for an actual movie star, with pale-blue eyes, a square jaw, and Mt. Rushmore cheekbones.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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