as in eye
the ability to see
the keen eyesight of a bird of prey
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Recent Examples of eyesight
Keep pets within eyesight and secure at all times.
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Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Both the monitoring and drug delivery functions performed reliably when tested live in the eyes of rabbits — one group with ocular hypertension and a control group without — which are the animals whose eyesight is most similar to humans.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
The latest move shouldn’t come as that much of a surprise, Meta was already eyeing the existing market of billions of people with imperfect eyesight.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Scientists know mosquitoes have terrible eyesight and depend on chemical cues to make up for it.
—David Hu, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Both the monitoring and drug delivery functions performed reliably when tested live in the eyes of rabbits — one group with ocular hypertension and a control group without — which are the animals whose eyesight is most similar to humans.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
The latest move shouldn’t come as that much of a surprise, Meta was already eyeing the existing market of billions of people with imperfect eyesight.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Scientists know mosquitoes have terrible eyesight and depend on chemical cues to make up for it.
—David Hu, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyesight
Noun
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Their eyes might glaze over, or fixate on some small detail that can be pocketed for future interpolation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Government regulations stipulate that women can only go out in public when wearing full hijab as well as a face covering that leaves only the eyes visible.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The job for the rest of us is to defend that vision—and advance it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The bickering began when plans for a watch party outside Madison Square Garden, a now-common sight during the Knicks' playoff run, were scrapped ahead of Wednesday night's game.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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But for now, he's got his sights set on Team England ahead of the North American World Cup, which kicks off in Mexico City June 11.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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“Eyesight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyesight. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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