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 escalators that now block shoppers’ views at the entrance will be placed on the sides of the mall, opening up clear sight lines across the entire property, Stone said.
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
From bulky fixtures to overly busy finishes, certain décor decisions visually shrink a space, cutting off sight lines and adding unnecessary weight.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
The emergency department is designed with sight lines that extend the full length of the floor, which means that for nearly every scene, a full cast of background actors must fill every exam room and shuffle through each hallway.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Veterans and a historian have filed a federal lawsuit contending the structure would block historic sight lines between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery across the river.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
From bulky fixtures to overly busy finishes, certain décor decisions visually shrink a space, cutting off sight lines and adding unnecessary weight.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
The emergency department is designed with sight lines that extend the full length of the floor, which means that for nearly every scene, a full cast of background actors must fill every exam room and shuffle through each hallway.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Veterans and a historian have filed a federal lawsuit contending the structure would block historic sight lines between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery across the river.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Sight line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sight%20line. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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