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eyesight

noun

ˈī-ˌsīt

Definition of eyesight

as in eye

the ability to see the keen eyesight of a bird of prey

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Recent Examples of eyesight McGinn, who plays for Aston Villa in the Premier League, dedicates all of his goals to his nephew, Jack, who has to play football in prescription sports ‘goggles’ due to poor eyesight. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 June 2026 Even a moment of direct sunlight can damage your eyesight, including when looking through a camera lens. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 18 June 2026 Yes, my unaided eyesight is that bad. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 Sophie and Jasmine have been to several doctor appointments, but there hasn't been much improvement in saving Sophie's eyesight. — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyesight

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The 45 mm Excalibur Kabuto Legacy takes particular inspiration from the samurai, spotlighting 12 highly detailed commanders perched at each hour mark—one of just many stunning aspects that will catch your eye on this latest release.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Formaldehyde can irritate our eyes, throats, noses and lungs, but can also cause cancer — suggesting that exposure to persistent wildfire smoke could become more toxic as time goes on.

— Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

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But across the street at the Viper Room — the nightclub that, admittedly, had seen better days — a strange sight caught his eye.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 July 2026
Anyone who has watched the Sopranos knows there are few sights more soothing than watching Carmela Soprano lather her hands up to her elbows in lotion.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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