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Definition of sightnext
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as in presence
a position within view get out of my sight!

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

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

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Recent Examples of sight
Noun
Pandora’s Box continues to open with no end in sight. Joel Feder, The Drive, 25 June 2026 The performance was a welcome sight for a Valkyries offense that has struggled to find consistent scoring in recent games. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Verb
All the meteors Tupman sighted appeared to emanate from the zodiacal constellation of Aquarius the Water Bearer. Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 May 2026 Since late March, velella have been sighted on beaches in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Luis Obispo County, and along the coast of Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange counties. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
  • Jude Bellingham is also making his presence known in the midfield, helping England to win the majority of the duels so far.
    NBC News, NBC news, 28 June 2026
  • While Simpson still would occasionally attend Bills home games through personal connections, the team would not acknowledge his presence.
    John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • At first glance, these camps feel like remnants of an earlier generation.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • The dashboard also breaks down all your connected accounts, giving you a clear snapshot of where your finances stand at a glance.
    Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • The reason can be explained by a Japanese proverb about the importance of leaving no mess.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
  • Clean high-traffic areas or rooms where pets and kids tend to cause messes more frequently.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • With more Americans turning to TikTok wellness trends and supplement aisles for answers about their eye health, the question of whether carrots actually help your eyesight has taken on new urgency.
    Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • This leads to higher fungal loads.
    Ana V. Longo, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Rest, review, and notice what keeps repeating in your mind.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026
  • Some of you may notice that income streams are shifting, checks are being delayed or there are confusing charges on your accounts.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Minutes before his appearance, the jumbotron gave us a glimpse of Lionness' forward and 2025 UEFA Euro champion Chloe Kelly.
    NBC News, NBC news, 28 June 2026
  • The couple occasionally share glimpses of their children supporting Harry at matches, including moments of the kids watching from the stands or exploring the pitch after games.
    Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Both O’Flynn and Rhys have had spotlight episodes so far this season, but will Emmys voters see the pathos and creativity behind the laughs and frights?
    William Earl, Variety, 11 June 2026
  • Copyright 2025, all frights reserved.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026

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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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