as in watchful
having unusually keen vision
my eagle-eyed aunt quickly spotted my contact lens on the floor
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Recent Examples of eagle-eyed
However, eagle-eyed fans saw one of William’s stories that was posted in December.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s also a Carkol, a minecart-like creature, and a Sableye hoarding some jewels, plus some Pokémon fossils for eagle-eyed explorers.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Finally, eagle-eyed observers may also notice the seven most prominent white-blue stars of the Pleiades open star cluster appear to the upper left of the screen towards the end of the footage to descend toward the modular form of the ISS.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Kitted out with spotting scopes, binoculars, and wildlife identification guides, the bridge was also, of course, staffed by eagle-eyed officers and expedition crew.
—Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
While the star hasn't confirmed details, eagle-eyed fans have guessed that the glittering stone is from Jessica McCormack.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Many eagle-eyed Swifties noticed that Taylor Swift was listening to the audiobook version of The God of the Woods in the six-episode Disney+ docuseries unfolding and chronicling behind-the -scenes moments of Swift’s Eras tour.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
On the eve of the release of Taylor Swift's Disney+ docuseries The End of an Era, eagle-eyed Swifties noticed a curious change to two songs off the singer's 2017 album, Reputation.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Over the summer, two eagle-eyed seniors, Prince Hayes and Carson Michaels, noticed the plaque was ajar.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s also a Carkol, a minecart-like creature, and a Sableye hoarding some jewels, plus some Pokémon fossils for eagle-eyed explorers.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Finally, eagle-eyed observers may also notice the seven most prominent white-blue stars of the Pleiades open star cluster appear to the upper left of the screen towards the end of the footage to descend toward the modular form of the ISS.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Kitted out with spotting scopes, binoculars, and wildlife identification guides, the bridge was also, of course, staffed by eagle-eyed officers and expedition crew.
—Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
While the star hasn't confirmed details, eagle-eyed fans have guessed that the glittering stone is from Jessica McCormack.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Many eagle-eyed Swifties noticed that Taylor Swift was listening to the audiobook version of The God of the Woods in the six-episode Disney+ docuseries unfolding and chronicling behind-the -scenes moments of Swift’s Eras tour.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
On the eve of the release of Taylor Swift's Disney+ docuseries The End of an Era, eagle-eyed Swifties noticed a curious change to two songs off the singer's 2017 album, Reputation.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Over the summer, two eagle-eyed seniors, Prince Hayes and Carson Michaels, noticed the plaque was ajar.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagle-eyed
Adjective
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But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any adjustment in how its firms proceed there in the face of a more watchful US.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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For over two decades, efforts to lift the Oakland Police Department out from under the watchful eye of a federal judge have fallen short.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His ever-glowering face on the sideline has sparked countless memes and has come to personify the sharp-eyed, no-nonsense manner in which these Hoosiers have rocketed through the sport in just two seasons.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Rosalia, by now, has proven herself to be pop’s most provocative chaos agent, having released radical projects like El Mal Querer, which played with flamenco traditions and pop genres, and Motomami, an exploration of femininity through sharp-eyed production and reggaeton beats.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Stay safe, stay observant and may God be with you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The series explores youth, vulnerability and connection through a restrained, emotionally observant lens.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Eagle-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagle-eyed. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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