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.
Examples of good eye in a Sentence
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Establish good eye contact from the start, looking directly into the camera rather than at the screen.
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Ebony Flake, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024
Their constant watchfulness helps maintain good eye health by fighting off pathogens and regulating the immune system despite being invisible to the naked eye.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Hoskins does strike out frequently (169 in 2022) but also displays a good eye at the plate (72 walks in 2022, National League-leading 116 in 2019).
—Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2024
Perez, who was having vision issues in her good eye, felt her way toward the kitchen.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
The problem seems to start during recruitment, with hiring managers reporting that Gen Z candidates fail to dress appropriately (58%), do not make good eye contact (57%), make unreasonable salary demands (42%), do not communicate well (39%) and don’t seem very interested or engaged (33%).
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
He was known for having very good pitch selectivity, with a good eye at the plate.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Teodulo Diarte held tight to his granddaughter Harmony as his wife, Olga Perez, kept her one good eye on their 2-year-old, Faith, who rocked back and forth.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
That’s where a good eye cream comes in—not just any cream, but one supercharged with awakening, brightening, and nourishing abilities with just a few swipes: caffeine eye creams.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 31 July 2023
Ebony Flake, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024
Their constant watchfulness helps maintain good eye health by fighting off pathogens and regulating the immune system despite being invisible to the naked eye.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Hoskins does strike out frequently (169 in 2022) but also displays a good eye at the plate (72 walks in 2022, National League-leading 116 in 2019).
—Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2024
Perez, who was having vision issues in her good eye, felt her way toward the kitchen.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
The problem seems to start during recruitment, with hiring managers reporting that Gen Z candidates fail to dress appropriately (58%), do not make good eye contact (57%), make unreasonable salary demands (42%), do not communicate well (39%) and don’t seem very interested or engaged (33%).
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
He was known for having very good pitch selectivity, with a good eye at the plate.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Teodulo Diarte held tight to his granddaughter Harmony as his wife, Olga Perez, kept her one good eye on their 2-year-old, Faith, who rocked back and forth.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
That’s where a good eye cream comes in—not just any cream, but one supercharged with awakening, brightening, and nourishing abilities with just a few swipes: caffeine eye creams.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 31 July 2023
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“Good eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20eye. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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