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as in hearts
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
this wilderness area is at the eye of the controversy between conservation and development
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as in minds
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
in my eye, cats make better pets than dogs
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as in looks
an instance of looking especially briefly
all of the hungry luncheon guests cast an eager eye on the buffet table as they took their seats
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as in vision
the ability to see
her eyes are diminishing with age
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as in gazes
a fixed intent look
peering through the binoculars with a sharp eye
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as in watches
to keep one's eyes on
a lot of his backyard bird watching was spent eyeing the squirrels as they depleted the bird feeder of seeds
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as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I wondered who tracked dirt all over the floor until I eyed the muddy sneakers
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as in debates
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eyes
Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
As Syria’s regime collapsed, the world’s eyes were on Bashar al-Assad’s getaway flight.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Sky Sets Nick Cave Documentary Sky is set to examine the creative work and enduring influence of Nick Cave through the eyes of some of his collaborators over the years.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
More than anything, that tour opened my eyes to her world.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The designer’s blond hair was styled with a slight side part, and her makeup included highlights like bold brows, smokey eyes and a touch of color with a glossy pink lip.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Also, keep it out of eyes, noses, and mouths.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
It was supposed to be inspired by the 1967 movie The Graduate and found Kardashian and the pop star holding hands and gazing into each other’s eyes on a beach in the Bahamas.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Bobby is sat at a piano while facing Connie, who has her eyes set on sheet music.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Pozzo also eyes a reprise of collaborations, which over the years have seen Wolford partnering with brands such as Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Missoni, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Adidas, GCDS and Sergio Rossi, to cite a few.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
As the hotel eyes its next half century, Skaletsky sees an even bolder approach to hospitality.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Directed by Charles Stone III, Drumline captures the electric energy of HBCU band culture through the eyes of Devon Miles, a talented yet headstrong drummer from New York.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
As Syria’s regime collapsed, the world’s eyes were on Bashar al-Assad’s getaway flight.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Sky Sets Nick Cave Documentary Sky is set to examine the creative work and enduring influence of Nick Cave through the eyes of some of his collaborators over the years.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
More than anything, that tour opened my eyes to her world.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The designer’s blond hair was styled with a slight side part, and her makeup included highlights like bold brows, smokey eyes and a touch of color with a glossy pink lip.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Also, keep it out of eyes, noses, and mouths.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
It was supposed to be inspired by the 1967 movie The Graduate and found Kardashian and the pop star holding hands and gazing into each other’s eyes on a beach in the Bahamas.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Bobby is sat at a piano while facing Connie, who has her eyes set on sheet music.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
If the Phillies end up losing Schwarber to free agency, bringing in an All-Star like Tucker long term would be a great addition as the team eyes a return to the playoffs next season.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Pozzo also eyes a reprise of collaborations, which over the years have seen Wolford partnering with brands such as Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Missoni, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Adidas, GCDS and Sergio Rossi, to cite a few.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
As the hotel eyes its next half century, Skaletsky sees an even bolder approach to hospitality.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyes
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Berra, of course, earned a record 10 World Series rings — and won six of those titles as a visitor.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The radio rings were then confirmed by LOFAR, the Low Frequency Array of radio antennas across Western Europe and centered in The Netherlands.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Gilda touched people's hearts through her voice, her compositions and the stories told by her fans, who attributed miracles to her.—
Karla Gachet,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Don't Look Now manipulates audiences' minds, mixing elements of the occult with the overwhelming need for hope into a plot twist audiences will find difficult to swallow.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Why the Longhorns’ offense is struggling How is this the offense that Sarkisian, one of the most respected offensive minds in the sport, has produced in his fifth year on the job after multiple top-10 recruiting classes?—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fans got to see the Only Murders in the Building actress in a stunning wardrobe of bridal looks in photos shared on Instagram of her nuptials, which took place in California.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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This is what a quarter-million dollars of roadster looks and feels like.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The documentary will trace Suzuki’s singular vision through rare archival material, interviews with Suzuki himself, his regular leading man Joe Shishido, and longtime production designer Takeo Kimura, alongside contemporary directors inspired by his work.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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This season, fluorescent pink, blue and white formed a rational yet romantic palette — a vision of a young schoolgirl poised to step into the real world.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lots of laughter, troubled gazes, leftovers.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In Competition Tender Claws’ Face Jumping, uses eye-tracking on the Meta Quest Pro to let participants swap perspectives with what looked like ghosts, by locking gazes with them.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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So, tonight, this song goes out to a white man who watches [pornography series] Ghetto Gaggers and mocks Asian people on a podcast.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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The wife ushers the two frightened boys behind her, and watches on helplessly as her husband screams in agony and terror, thrashing his arms and legs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Messages posing as highway-toll, postal-fee or delivery notices direct recipients to fake payment sites.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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According to Wolff, not everyone who stops by for coffee notices them or chooses to engage, but many do.—
Diana Hubbell,
Saveur,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyes. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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