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
The eagle-eyed have spotted defending champion Coco Gauff doing something rather intriguing with her spare rackets.
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Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Now, eagle-eyed fans are convinced that the Colombian superstar used the high-spectacle moment to tease a new song.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
The eagle-eyed commenters on Bring a Trailer also noted various instances of wear and tear, while agreeing that, for the price, the car is somewhat of a steal.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
An eagle-eyed designer turns a couple's Chicago aerie into the warm and sophisticated home the empty nesters envisioned.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
There’s another easter egg for eagle-eyed viewers.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 May 2026
In a trailer for a new documentary about the his years in Rome, Leone a Roma, eagle-eyed sneaker enthusiasts were able to spot the pope's unconventional footwear choice.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Late on May 13, eagle-eyed fans noticed that Madonna and the FIFA World Cup Instagram accounts began following each other.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 14 May 2026
That tribute is sweeping but can be found in numerous Easter eggs laid out for eagle-eyed Cooper fans, Blunt revealed.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Now, eagle-eyed fans are convinced that the Colombian superstar used the high-spectacle moment to tease a new song.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
The eagle-eyed commenters on Bring a Trailer also noted various instances of wear and tear, while agreeing that, for the price, the car is somewhat of a steal.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
An eagle-eyed designer turns a couple's Chicago aerie into the warm and sophisticated home the empty nesters envisioned.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
There’s another easter egg for eagle-eyed viewers.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 May 2026
In a trailer for a new documentary about the his years in Rome, Leone a Roma, eagle-eyed sneaker enthusiasts were able to spot the pope's unconventional footwear choice.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Late on May 13, eagle-eyed fans noticed that Madonna and the FIFA World Cup Instagram accounts began following each other.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 14 May 2026
That tribute is sweeping but can be found in numerous Easter eggs laid out for eagle-eyed Cooper fans, Blunt revealed.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagle-eyed
Adjective
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At a celebratory exhibition match last week in the capital, under the watchful eye of the supreme leader, Naegohyang faced off against the under-17s team, who just added an Asian Cup to their impressive array of silverware, trouncing Japan 5-1 in the final.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Eaton Canyon, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, has been closed to the public since the 2025 Eaton Fire, and regrowth is beginning to emerge, with watchful eyes monitoring its progress.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Understated, sharp-eyed, and drier than a drought, Vin (Ealy) spent his early adulthood as a Pullman Porter — smiling on cue while passengers snapped their fingers for whiskey.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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So Mom clears them out, taking them to a nearby nature preserve and natural-history museum, where the sharp-eyed Sasha notices the teen-age Jeremy stealing a souvenir keychain from a rotating rack.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Over the years, his lyrics haven’t changed much, but the perspective has shifted from observant kid caught in the mix to pushing-30 vet cutting memory tracks on the days when life was a lot simpler.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2026
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The service Staff are quietly observant, instead of overly formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Eagle-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagle-eyed. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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