1
2
3
4
as in eyesight
the ability to see
lost his sight in an accident when he was young
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in loads
a considerable amount
this place sure is a good sight better than that last motel
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
the crew felt a rush of excitement upon hearing that the lookout had sighted land
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sight
Sam McDowell 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The unusual sight has been upvoted more than 27,000 times and has drawn more than 830 comments from curious viewers.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
From locations that are plagued by light pollution, sighting this comet may prove to be rather difficult.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sight
Noun
Travis Kelce dominated the first half and then spent the second half out of sight with a concussion, unable to even watch.
—Sam McDowell 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The unusual sight has been upvoted more than 27,000 times and has drawn more than 830 comments from curious viewers.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Pasquatch sighting in Cleveland!
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
From locations that are plagued by light pollution, sighting this comet may prove to be rather difficult.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
-
The brand also maintained a presence in the global running community through immersive experiences at iconic running events.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Godchaux was a divisive figure among Grateful Dead devotees — many fans were frankly outright disdainful of her presence on stage.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Clavel’s isn’t an especially showy performance, but one of impressive precision, suggesting entire emotional worlds through the smallest gestures — a glance withheld or a tremor in the voice.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
-
At first glance, the library walls appear to boast real leather wall-coverings, which originated centuries ago.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
And its cemeteries had grown into an overcrowded mess.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Parchment paper is a great tool for mess-free baking.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
There were entire generations of people who simply had to live with their poor eyesight, making vision impairment a palpable issue for huge swaths of the population.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
-
Proactive care can make a tremendous difference in preserving eyesight.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
All loads easier than wrangling an ungainly bird half the table doesn’t really much care for anyway (what?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
-
The value of walnuts spiked last year after cratering in the years prior, but relatively small loads of walnuts still sell for modest prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Harvey brings a distinctive approach to the nuclear narrative, one shaped by childhood memories of hearing about French President Jacques Chirac and the Rainbow Warrior bombing, but noticing the absence of First Nations voices in those stories.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
-
Victims may not notice until much later, when more money has been taken.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Helm catches glimpses of the humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
-
In Troy, officials recently unveiled a gold brooch and a rare jade stone, offering a glimpse into the city's pre-Greek past.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Audiences just can’t get enough of films that offer frights and scares, or even family-friendly flicks that pay homage to spooky season.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
-
Horror anthologies are a tradition in British cinema, and this collection of bite-sized frights is the granddaddy of them all.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share