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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
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
The painting caught the eye of Charles Saatchi, at the time the most prominent collector of contemporary art in Britain.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2025
Looking forward, the brand is eyeing expansion into emerging product categories and geographies.
—Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Sporting a bushy salt-and-pepper beard and a world-weary look in his eyes, Pearce finds dimensions both tragic and devious in what could have been merely the stock character of the wily long-term inmate whose isolation has cost him his humanity.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
The painting caught the eye of Charles Saatchi, at the time the most prominent collector of contemporary art in Britain.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Verb
Now, though, as the reconciliation bill sits in the Senate, Bresnahan is eyeing his next project: permitting reform to streamline infrastructure projects.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2025
Looking forward, the brand is eyeing expansion into emerging product categories and geographies.
—Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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Celebrating these small wins not only provides immediate satisfaction but also creates a positive feedback loop that encourages staff to keep striving for excellence.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His eyes are glued to his work computer, where Blue Smiley plays on a loop every day, Monday through Saturday.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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The issue was first brought to the judge's attention while court was in session on June 10.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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That’s despite its generous 7.9% dividend, which should be getting more attention.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The shifting narratives reflect the anxiety of Angelenos amid ICE raids targeting immigrants at Home Depots, churches and retail centers.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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That includes eliminating $7.8 million for KSC — the most of any space center’s public relations budgets.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Adaptation keeps you top of mind when budgets tighten.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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My pen, my mind and my feelings are in every verse and in every hook.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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At first glance our findings might seem to contradict earlier studies that found that people with Urbach-Wiethe disease are actually more generous than others.—
Tobias Kalenscher,
Scientific American,
13 June 2025
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Rather than trying to match that film’s tender glances at the roads not traveled, Song has opted instead for a penetrating side eye at those who find market value in matters of the heart.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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Longer focal length usually indicates sharper eyesight, so this was one sign that humpbacks may have poor vision.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Heartbreak comes shortly afterwards in the form of war, with David deployed to the front and Lionel left behind, on account of his poor eyesight.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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Internet users were quick to question the target audience of this release, with many fans criticizing the Euphoria star for catering to the male gaze and rewarding her objectifiers.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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With a conqueror’s gaze, Paris coolly weighs the situation.—
Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Each exercise takes a few minutes and could involve something as simple as watching a video, creating a gratitude list, or doing something kind for someone else.—
Paul McClure
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Across the street, a building superintendent named Mike Rodriguez smoked Newports and watched the action.—
Adam Iscoe,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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