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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Thrifting requires a high level of patience, a good eye, and is a time commitment. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026 Both have a case to stick on this roster — Tena as one of baseball’s best pinch hitters, Vivas as a solid fielder with a good eye — but several alternative options would fit more neatly into the puzzle. Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 4 June 2026 The student now needs to wear glasses to protect his good eye and prevent further damage to the other. Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 The result feels more like getting a recommendation from someone with a good eye than navigating a department store website. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good eye

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“Good eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20eye. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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