at the sight of

phrase

: upon seeing

He faints at the sight of blood.

Examples of at the sight of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of my earliest moviegoing memories is nearly jumping out of my seat at the sight of Doctor Octopus. — Brayden Garcia july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

But representation, particularly these days, can be a radical act, and there’s something heartening at the sight of the Kim family enjoying their turn in the mainstream spotlight. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026

This week, fashion editors, influencers and those generally in the business of expensive clothes went green with envy at the sight of Harry Styles. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026

The Irish, outraged at the sight of their patron saint being mocked, rose up to meet the challenge with their fists. — Cian T. McMahon, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for at the sight of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove