as in watchful
having unusually keen vision
my eagle-eyed aunt quickly spotted my contact lens on the floor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of eagle-eyed
Big Bear eaglet Sandy has taken flight, but not without sending eagle-eyed viewers of the Friends of Big Bear Valley eagle nest cam into a Sunday-morning panic.
—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Yes, eagle-eyed reporters and fans have noted that logos on bottles of condiments — such as ketchup from Heinz — have been taped over inside stadiums.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Not much gets past eagle-eyed royal fans—including a new ring on Meghan Markle’s finger that looks similar to the iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring that once belonged to Princess Diana and is now worn by Kate Middleton.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Only a depression in the ground remains at the Ingalls Dugout Site, but eagle-eyed visitors can still spot the spring, tablelands, thickets of plum trees, and other landmarksr described in the book of the same name.
—
Alicia Underlee Nelson,
Midwest Living,
22 June 2026
Some viewers already had an inkling about Corbin’s ethnicity, thanks to eagle-eyed fans who spotted a major clue on social media.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
As pointed out by eagle-eyed fans, the singer, 32, and actress, 37, appear to have matching tattoos.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
The eagle-eyed have spotted defending champion Coco Gauff doing something rather intriguing with her spare rackets.
—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Now, eagle-eyed fans are convinced that the Colombian superstar used the high-spectacle moment to tease a new song.
—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2026
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Yes, eagle-eyed reporters and fans have noted that logos on bottles of condiments — such as ketchup from Heinz — have been taped over inside stadiums.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Not much gets past eagle-eyed royal fans—including a new ring on Meghan Markle’s finger that looks similar to the iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring that once belonged to Princess Diana and is now worn by Kate Middleton.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Only a depression in the ground remains at the Ingalls Dugout Site, but eagle-eyed visitors can still spot the spring, tablelands, thickets of plum trees, and other landmarksr described in the book of the same name.
—
Alicia Underlee Nelson,
Midwest Living,
22 June 2026
Some viewers already had an inkling about Corbin’s ethnicity, thanks to eagle-eyed fans who spotted a major clue on social media.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
As pointed out by eagle-eyed fans, the singer, 32, and actress, 37, appear to have matching tattoos.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
The eagle-eyed have spotted defending champion Coco Gauff doing something rather intriguing with her spare rackets.
—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Now, eagle-eyed fans are convinced that the Colombian superstar used the high-spectacle moment to tease a new song.
—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagle-eyed
Adjective
-
Wildlife enthusiasts find a different rhythm through AmaWaterways’ Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises, one that trades itinerary sprinting for long, watchful hours on the water.
-
Cruz is alluring and watchful, while Norton turns out to be the film’s secret weapon.
Adjective
-
Understated, sharp-eyed, and drier than a drought, Vin (Ealy) spent his early adulthood as a Pullman Porter — smiling on cue while passengers snapped their fingers for whiskey.
-
SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket flew for the first time in 18 months on Wednesday (April 29), and a sharp-eyed satellite was watching.
Adjective
-
Kushner, married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka, is an observant Jew with strong ties to Israel.
-
Jeremy is observant, jovial, and finds the Sinclairs’ world fascinating.
Cite this Entry
“Eagle-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagle-eyed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
