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: observation sense 1
Examples of eyesight in a Sentence
He wears glasses because his eyesight is not good.
the keen eyesight of a bird of prey
Recent Examples on the Web
The researchers are still unsure of why the nocturnal creatures have such acute eyesight.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
For instance, without enough vitamin A — found in eggs, fish and vegetables — children in Gaza risk developing poor eyesight.
—Lauren Weber, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The same mandate of prey detection drives the extreme development of eyesight seen in many other predators.
—Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Organizers are working on accommodations, brainstorming ideas like a canopy that would protect their eyesight while still providing a vantage point to view the eclipse.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Solar eclipse glasses and solar filters in front of one's camera are recommended to protect eyesight.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 Mar. 2024
Give it a read: Even at 90 and with deteriorating eyesight, Willie Brown’s political vision remains unmatched.
—Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Rosseau, an information technology worker, has worsening eyesight.
—Susan Haigh, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2024
The eyesight of birds can likewise far exceed our human capabilities.
—Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
For instance, without enough vitamin A — found in eggs, fish and vegetables — children in Gaza risk developing poor eyesight.
—Lauren Weber, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The same mandate of prey detection drives the extreme development of eyesight seen in many other predators.
—Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Organizers are working on accommodations, brainstorming ideas like a canopy that would protect their eyesight while still providing a vantage point to view the eclipse.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Solar eclipse glasses and solar filters in front of one's camera are recommended to protect eyesight.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 Mar. 2024
Give it a read: Even at 90 and with deteriorating eyesight, Willie Brown’s political vision remains unmatched.
—Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Rosseau, an information technology worker, has worsening eyesight.
—Susan Haigh, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2024
The eyesight of birds can likewise far exceed our human capabilities.
—Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Eyesight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyesight. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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eyesight
noun
eye·sight
ˈī-ˌsīt 
: sight entry 1 sense 3, vision
keen eyesight
Medical Definition
eyesight
noun
eye·sight
ˈī-ˌsīt
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