good eye
noun
: a special ability to notice or recognize a particular thing or quality
an agent with a good eye for new talent
He has a good eye for quality.
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Advertisement To further soften a resting bothered face, use positive body language such as good eye contact—which research shows can lead to a positive reaction—and nodding.
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
But when cold weather rushes in, a good eye mask becomes essential for staving off dark circles, dry skin, and the puffiness that follows a late night of caviar, blinis, and martinis (‘tis the season to indulge, after all).
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Hodge is an excellent defensive coach with a good eye for finding under-the-radar players.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Nini had good eye contact—one of his few non-autistic traits.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Read more below The best eye relief With good eye relief and great optics for skywatching, these binoculars would suit those who wear glasses — and without breaking the bank.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025
Having a good eye for collectables is embedded in Reza’s family history.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 May 2025
The girl with one good eye who finally had some vision.
—Nina E. Cerfolio, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
And keep drafting cornerbacks, especially given Carroll’s love and good eye for that position.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
But when cold weather rushes in, a good eye mask becomes essential for staving off dark circles, dry skin, and the puffiness that follows a late night of caviar, blinis, and martinis (‘tis the season to indulge, after all).
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Hodge is an excellent defensive coach with a good eye for finding under-the-radar players.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Nini had good eye contact—one of his few non-autistic traits.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Read more below The best eye relief With good eye relief and great optics for skywatching, these binoculars would suit those who wear glasses — and without breaking the bank.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025
Having a good eye for collectables is embedded in Reza’s family history.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 May 2025
The girl with one good eye who finally had some vision.
—Nina E. Cerfolio, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
And keep drafting cornerbacks, especially given Carroll’s love and good eye for that position.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Good eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20eye. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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