at first sight
idiom
: when first seen or considered
It appears at first sight to be a simple matter of hiring more people.
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The Homestake Valley on the eastern edge of the Holy Cross Wilderness near Red Cliff looks like an undisturbed hideaway at first sight.
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2025
Baja was love at first sight for Ditte—the oasis-like greenery of El Pescadero with its dramatic surf and sunsets.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Separated by a world war, Claire’s parents are unable to capitalize on love at first sight.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The rainbow leopard print was love at first sight, and the fluttery frill sleeves add just enough flair.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 29 July 2025
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2025
Baja was love at first sight for Ditte—the oasis-like greenery of El Pescadero with its dramatic surf and sunsets.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Separated by a world war, Claire’s parents are unable to capitalize on love at first sight.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The rainbow leopard print was love at first sight, and the fluttery frill sleeves add just enough flair.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for at first sight
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“At first sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20first%20sight. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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