eyesight

noun

ˈī-ˌsīt How to pronounce eyesight (audio)
Definition of eyesightnext
as in eye
the ability to see the keen eyesight of a bird of prey

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Recent Examples of eyesight Mobley and his partner own Affogatto, a cat cafe in Fells Point, where there are a number of empty storefronts within eyesight of the cafe's front door. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026 According to experts, this device could rot my brain, influence me to commit immoral acts, and even ruin my eyesight. — Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026 Balance naturally deteriorates as our eyesight, sense of touch, strength and vestibular systems decline. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Having heavy vehicles frequently drive over your driveway can wear down the material and erode the surface, leaving behind a less-than-pleasing eyesight. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyesight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyesight
  1. eye
  2. vision
  3. sight
Noun
  • Anyone who trains their eyes too closely on one policy adjustment risks missing the forest for the trees.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • As an adolescent, Winston could hardly have imagined the cascading effect of his shrewd eye for color and clarity.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of eye
Noun
  • But the level of long-term vision and commitment to that region is incredibly strong.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • For more than four decades, Conrad’s voice, bass and vision were at the heart of VENOM.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of vision
Noun
  • And up to 20 miles (32 km) under ideal line-of-sight conditions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
  • And in California, where Waymos are a common sight in several cities, Tesla still hasn’t obtained permits to run its vehicles on public roads without humans at the wheel.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
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“Eyesight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyesight. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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