sight 1 of 2

noun

ˈsīt How to pronounce sight (audio)
Definition of sightnext
1
as in presence
a position within view get out of my sight!

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2
as in glance
an instance of looking especially briefly he always fainted at the merest sight of blood

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3
as in mess
something unpleasant to look at the frat house was a sight the morning after the party

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4
as in eyesight
the ability to see lost his sight in an accident when he was young

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5
as in loads
a considerable amount this place sure is a good sight better than that last motel

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sight

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verb

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

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Recent Examples of sight
Noun
To begin with, the seventeenth-century French academic opposition of painting to sculpture assigns painting to sight and sculpture to touch—to sensation achieved through physical contact. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 While Mormon temples may be a common sight in many cities across the United States, the average American might not realize how much land is owned by the Mormon Church. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
At least one mine has been sighted there. — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 Upon sighting The Queen Who Never Was, Lohar reveals her true motivation. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
  1. presence
  2. glance
  3. mess
  4. eyesight
  5. loads
  6. notice
  7. glimpse
  8. fright
Noun
  • In his speech, Milei warned that the Sea Lion project could usher in a broader Falklands oil boom, enriching the islands with resources Argentina claims as its own and further entrenching Britain’s presence.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • As well as their manager of the last decade, Manchester City lost their two most consistent presences in Bernardo Silva and John Stones over the summer, in addition to Rodri.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of presence
Noun
  • Still, a robot that can move around your home, recognize faces and build memories over time deserves more than a quick glance at the privacy settings.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • While Friday’s data looked positive at first glance, economists cautioned that due to seasonal factors, the month of August often faces revisions to its employment data later in the year.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • Plus, don’t miss out on handy finds like this handheld vacuum that makes quick work of small messes in tight spaces and an insulated Yeti tumbler that keeps water cold all day long.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
  • One of Amy’s charges is a mess of a young mother who has had all three of her children taken away from her by the state.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of mess
Noun
  • Doctors successfully removed the growth without harming his eyesight.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of eyesight
Noun
  • The size and specialized nature of these loads can also create opportunities for carriers to take on new customers and routes.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Faster speeds generally mean a compromise in quality, multi-color 3D printers often waste some filament, and higher volume loads usually demand more hardware.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of loads
Verb
  • Researchers identified the activity in May after noticing unusual edits and messages appearing across the site.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Impending Cost to Google Google's current bet is that the average person won't notice the corner-cutting.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of notice
Noun
  • In the final episode of her new Netflix reality show Earle Meets World, which aired in full on Friday, the 25-year-old shared a glimpse of what was happening behind the scenes after Cooper called her out in a TikTok post on April 13.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Coaches have emphasized wanting a more explosive, downfield passing game and showed glimpses of it Thursday night.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • Halloween Horror Nights opened Thursday at the theme park where screams of excitement turned to screams of fright.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In the movie, a group of teens accidentally release a bunch of monsters from Stine’s book collection, creating complete havoc and plenty of great family-friendly frights.
    — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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