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as in attention
a state of being aware
this young actor has the eye of every director in Hollywood
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as in center
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 mind
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 glance
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 eyesight
the ability to see
her eyes are diminishing with age
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as in gaze
a fixed intent look
peering through the binoculars with a sharp eye
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as in to watch
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 to notice
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 to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eye
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
After participating in the Golden Horse FPP Series market and the Serial Bridges Asia workshop, the team is now pitching at TCCF with an eye toward production in 2026.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Luxus is eyeing a new category for investment, and starting a new fund to boot.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
For her glam, the mom of three — who shares Oscar Bennett, 2, August Harrison, 4, and Louise Everett, 7 months, with her husband, Taylor Goldsmith — kept it natural with light eye makeup and a nude lip.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
After participating in the Golden Horse FPP Series market and the Serial Bridges Asia workshop, the team is now pitching at TCCF with an eye toward production in 2026.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Especially as both leaders eye the same adversary in Beijing.
—Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Luxus is eyeing a new category for investment, and starting a new fund to boot.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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Elemental sulfur recovered from the process can be applied as a soil amendment for agriculture, creating a closed-loop system that could benefit both industry and the environment.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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This creates a self-sustaining loop that drives pigment production at unprecedented levels.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Fear, devotion, inquisition, obsession, admiration – all attention is good attention.—
Literary Hub,
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3 Nov. 2025
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Even so, there’s still time for any 2026 NFL Draft hopefuls to catch the attention of pro scouts.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The organization's dogs don't just support New Yorkers on marathon day; New York Therapy Animals' fluffy volunteers spread smiles across the city's hospitals, healthcare facilities, day centers, and assisted living facilities.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Dylan Buell / Getty Images When the topic of the ball came up — yes, that ball from Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 64-point night — Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner couldn’t help but laugh.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Familial pairs choose the experimental merge for a variety of reasons, including a mother with Alzheimer’s linking her mind with her daughter; teenage brothers, one terminally ill; a man and his pregnant fiancée; a father and his addict daughter.—
Literary Hub,
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3 Nov. 2025
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In Hoyer’s mind, the Tokyo Series represented the culmination of the organization’s long-running efforts to establish connections in Nippon Professional Baseball, highlight the Cubs as a brand overseas and turn Chicago into a destination for Japanese players.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Clavel’s isn’t an especially showy performance, but one of impressive precision, suggesting entire emotional worlds through the smallest gestures — a glance withheld or a tremor in the voice.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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At first glance, the library walls appear to boast real leather wall-coverings, which originated centuries ago.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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There were entire generations of people who simply had to live with their poor eyesight, making vision impairment a palpable issue for huge swaths of the population.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Proactive care can make a tremendous difference in preserving eyesight.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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Others slammed it for catering to the male gaze and taking inspiration from Brooke Shields' controversial 1980 denim campaign.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Eyes not on the sides of their heads, and a quick, macular gaze that isn’t like other animals’.—
Literary Hub,
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3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The fall months on the Atlantic Coast are a phenomenal time to watch migratory birds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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If a deal is not reached before college basketball play begins Monday, YouTube TV users will need a different provider or ESPN’s direct-to-consumer app to watch any games on the ESPN networks.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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