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as in hearts
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 minds
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 looks
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 vision
the ability to see
her eyes are diminishing with age
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as in gazes
a fixed intent look
peering through the binoculars with a sharp eye
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as in watches
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 notices
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 debates
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eyes
Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Lindsay set his novel in a Miami that is less glamorous than the one typically seen in TV depictions, and director Michael Cuesta faithfully captures this vision of the city as seen through the eyes of everyday people who live there.
—Barry Garron, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
When Tatyana Heard, Sadia Kabeya and Jade Shekells helped England’s Red Roses win the Women’s Rugby World Cup at Twickenham Stadium last weekend — yes, that was history being written in front of our eyes.
—Daniel Barnes, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Even if the plot is slightly predictable, there's no denying the inherent fun in watching a Stranger Things-esque time capsule tackle the genre's most hallmarked tropes with fresh eyes and a solid cast, including Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, and Zach Villa.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Nowadays, Nike Shox styling inspiration is everywhere for those with eyes to see it.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
So keep your eyes on the bigger picture while showing up daily for the small tasks that will get you there!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Measles symptoms typically appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus and commonly include high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes, according to the CDC.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Indeed, that extra height certainly served its purpose because the cat was able to look the dog directly in the eyes and have a standoff.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
As the hotel eyes its next half century, Skaletsky sees an even bolder approach to hospitality.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
The expressive eyes, hyper-pigmented blush, and ultra-feminine style are all part of her signature face.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Lindsay set his novel in a Miami that is less glamorous than the one typically seen in TV depictions, and director Michael Cuesta faithfully captures this vision of the city as seen through the eyes of everyday people who live there.
—Barry Garron, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
When Tatyana Heard, Sadia Kabeya and Jade Shekells helped England’s Red Roses win the Women’s Rugby World Cup at Twickenham Stadium last weekend — yes, that was history being written in front of our eyes.
—Daniel Barnes, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Even if the plot is slightly predictable, there's no denying the inherent fun in watching a Stranger Things-esque time capsule tackle the genre's most hallmarked tropes with fresh eyes and a solid cast, including Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, and Zach Villa.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Nowadays, Nike Shox styling inspiration is everywhere for those with eyes to see it.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
So keep your eyes on the bigger picture while showing up daily for the small tasks that will get you there!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Measles symptoms typically appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus and commonly include high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes, according to the CDC.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Indeed, that extra height certainly served its purpose because the cat was able to look the dog directly in the eyes and have a standoff.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Pozzo also eyes a reprise of collaborations, which over the years have seen Wolford partnering with brands such as Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Missoni, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Adidas, GCDS and Sergio Rossi, to cite a few.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
As the hotel eyes its next half century, Skaletsky sees an even bolder approach to hospitality.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyes
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This wooden jewelry box features five compartments to organize rings, earrings, pins, and brooches, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Watches & Wearables Prime Big Deal Days bring major discounts on top wearable tech from watches to smart rings.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Where would our legacy live, if banned from the Internet, besides our heads and our hearts?—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cameron James After learning French to woo Bianca as the lovesick Cameron, Gordon-Levitt continued to steal our hearts in other film appearances, most notably the 2009 indie hit (500) Days of Summer.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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But housing was also on the minds of the organizers.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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And then the manager told them something that blew their minds.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Swift is a huge source of costume inspiration every year, but this year's looks are likely to be even more prolific in the wake of the engagement news.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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All of these different looks show up later in the lyric videos, via brief video loops that run behind the giant-sized lyric excerpts.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In fact, while vision isn’t their strongest sense, dogs may even be able to see certain aspects of a TV show.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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The lengthy post projects a vision of what Sister Pie could look like 18 years after Ludwinski launched it out of her parents' home.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In Competition Tender Claws’ Face Jumping, uses eye-tracking on the Meta Quest Pro to let participants swap perspectives with what looked like ghosts, by locking gazes with them.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The storm watches, which are in effect on Saturday and Sunday, said between 8 and 18 inches of snow could fall around the Absaroka–Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Eugene Levy watches William roll up to Windsor Castle on an electric scooter.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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At the end of their version of Cinderella, the tragic stepsisters cut off the backs of their heels to try to fit into the glass slipper; the prince only notices the deception when their stockings fill with blood.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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