sight line
noun
: a line extending from an observer's eye to a viewed object or area (such as a stage)
a theater with excellent sight lines
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The difference is that in stadiums, unlike in cathedrals, every inch of the space, and every sight line—not only to the field but also to the sponsors’ logos—is monetized.
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John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
The physical clutter constantly in your sight line creates a lot of low-level anxiety/stress.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Wider seats in the Powerhouse Theater Patrons attending Peters' concert in the Checota Powerhouse Theater enjoyed wider new seats, crisp sound and excellent sight lines.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 12 Oct. 2025
To improve the sight lines and in-game communication this season, the Cubs removed a bench area near the front of the dugout, added an extra step to the platform and redesigned the racks where players keep their bats and helmets.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
The physical clutter constantly in your sight line creates a lot of low-level anxiety/stress.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Wider seats in the Powerhouse Theater Patrons attending Peters' concert in the Checota Powerhouse Theater enjoyed wider new seats, crisp sound and excellent sight lines.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 12 Oct. 2025
To improve the sight lines and in-game communication this season, the Cubs removed a bench area near the front of the dugout, added an extra step to the platform and redesigned the racks where players keep their bats and helmets.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Sight line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sight%20line. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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