EAGLE-EYED Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

eagle-eyed

adjective

Definition of eagle-eyed

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 Some eagle-eyed users sleuthed out her name, and noticed a connection to the Phoebe Bridgers universe when the mystery artist posted a photo with Bridgers’ longtime collaborators Marshall Vore and Harrison Whitford. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026 However, the film’s candy-colored palette (derived from a box of macarons), New Romantic–heavy soundtrack, and countless contemporary winks (eagle-eyed fans will spot those lilac Converse sneakers in the exhibition) are singlehandedly Sofia. — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 But clearly, his decision didn’t stick, and in 2020, the pair quarantined together during the pandemic, a revelation that arose when eagle-eyed fans noticed their social media content had identical backgrounds. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 The British broadcaster recently reinstated That Mitchell and Webb Look online to mark its 20th anniversary, but eagle-eyed Reddit users pointed out that the broadcaster had removed sketches. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026 The packaging also includes Easter eggs for eagle-eyed Goosebumps fans. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 The official photos reveal several notable changes for eagle-eyed fans. — New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026 The eagle-eyed shoppers at the Instagram account Sam’s Club Favorites recently spotted Member’s Mark Breaded Chicken Breast on the shelves of the big box store. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026 If that’s the case, eagle-eyed observers may be able to witness the space rock disintegrate in real-time. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026

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Arlo Security Camera Deal Keep a watchful eye on what matters most with the Arlo Essential Security Camera 1080p HD (3rd Gen).

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Keeping a watchful eye over the shoot from a balcony above the soundstage floor are Sean Thomason and Conor Lastowka, RiffTrax’s longtime senior writers and producers.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of watchful

Adjective

While the 33-inch-long model will soon be on public display, its whereabouts remained a mystery for 45 years—until sharp-eyed Star Trek aficionados flagged an intriguing eBay auction listing in 2023.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026
In 2012 Ellenberg, Venkatesh and Westerland uploaded a new proof, but a year later a sharp-eyed colleague pinpointed a subtle flaw.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026

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