as in eye
the ability to see
the keen eyesight of a bird of prey
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Recent Examples of eyesight
The simulator also blocked Earth’s magnetic field, forcing the moths to try to navigate in the simulation by their eyesight alone.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 18 June 2025
Plus, the animals have difficulty seeing traps laid for them because of their poor eyesight.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
Zoomable video magnification will now enable wearers with poor eyesight that cannot be corrected with traditional lenses to significantly enhance their perception of their surroundings.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Although myopic macular degeneration can cause vision loss, many people with the condition can maintain their eyesight with treatment.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Apr. 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 18 June 2025
Plus, the animals have difficulty seeing traps laid for them because of their poor eyesight.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
Zoomable video magnification will now enable wearers with poor eyesight that cannot be corrected with traditional lenses to significantly enhance their perception of their surroundings.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Although myopic macular degeneration can cause vision loss, many people with the condition can maintain their eyesight with treatment.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyesight
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In the wake of the blockbuster trade that sent Rafael Devers across league lines from the Red Sox to the Giants, baseball general managers are working overtime with one eye on the standings and the other on the July 31 trade deadline.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Part of his reasoning for his decision to leave out such experienced squad members was to give more players major tournament experience, especially with an eye on the 2027 World Cup.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Despite their shooting struggles, the performances of all four rookies hinted at the Nets’ vision for a versatile, dynamic roster.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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To all my babies that are listening to this one, big up yourself always because faith and hard work toward your vision will eventually place your dreams at your feet.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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Some people strained for a view of the chapel, for a sight of the family.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Game Pass experienced a huge surge of sign-ups during the COVID years, but growth has tapered, and a ceiling has to be in sight.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Eyesight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyesight. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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