sight line
noun
: a line extending from an observer's eye to a viewed object or area (such as a stage)
a theater with excellent sight lines
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The style adds shape without visual weight and keeps sight lines open.
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Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
These layouts remove barriers and offer a clear sight line, which is especially appealing to families.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Use extra caution while driving, as cold temperatures and wind can create icy road conditions, and snow plowed to the roadway edges may reduce sight lines at intersection.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Cole said the goal is to straighten the intersection, which will improve sight lines and shorten crossing distances.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
These layouts remove barriers and offer a clear sight line, which is especially appealing to families.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Use extra caution while driving, as cold temperatures and wind can create icy road conditions, and snow plowed to the roadway edges may reduce sight lines at intersection.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Cole said the goal is to straighten the intersection, which will improve sight lines and shorten crossing distances.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Sight line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sight%20line. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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