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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
Abdomen and buttock placement work well for people who wear sleeveless clothing often or want the device fully out of sight. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026 Fans of each club still wave the Irish tricolor and the Union Jack—a surprising sight at a Scotland soccer match. Laura Dannen Redman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Verb
Bobcats are increasingly being sighted in more urban areas and backyards. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026 Even slight pollution or habitat changes can threaten them — a detail that makes every confirmed sighting significant for conservation science. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
  • At a joint party such as this, sometimes your presence is present enough.
    R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
  • After years of lobbying, cajoling – virtually pleading – state lawmakers back in 2024 finally granted the state Lottery an online presence.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Neves also produced a diving header from a wide free kick in PSG’s 4-2 league-phase win against Manchester City last season, and made an excellent near-post run at an inswinging corner to rise highest and glance in a header during that 5-4 defeat of Bayern in this year’s semi-finals.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 31 May 2026
  • Kansas City museum helped launch Indianapolis Clowns This series between the Bananas and the Clowns in KC has more significance that might not be apparent at first glance.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Perhaps you got stuck in the mess last week when rush hour traffic was snarled by a tractor-trailer that got stuck on the concrete barrier at the intersection of Stanwix Street and Fort Pitt Boulevard.
    John Shumway, CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • If dishes have been scraped properly before loading, the cycle can usually handle the mess without issue.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Trying to read a thermometer with bad eyesight.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • The intense, uncomfortable light that shines directly at the viewer and obstructs their eyesight.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • This especially applies to our special education teachers, many of whom carry increasingly unsustainable case loads.
    Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
  • For example, the commercial loads in the CBS Sunday afternoon NFL games are identical to the loads that pop up during the games streaming on Paramount+.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • The ability to notice emotional shifts in others is a key part of developing empathy, one of the highest forms of emotional intelligence.
    Reem Raouda, CNBC, 31 May 2026
  • Fans also noticed that the show didn’t tag any of its contestants’ Instagram handles in this year’s announcement and that comments are already restricted on the Islanders’ personal pages, leading to speculation that the show has put new social media safeguards in place to alleviate harassment.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Humanoid robots wearing designer outfits walked alongside human models at a fashion show in Seoul this week, offering a glimpse into how South Korea’s technology industry imagines a future where robots are not just tools, but participants in everyday cultural life.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
  • Alonzo Alvarez has showcased glimpses of his talents throughout his freshman season with the Miami Hurricanes.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Copyright 2025, all frights reserved.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
  • In set-pieces involving the Pooka, dark lighting and strong use of shadow results in some scenes that can give younger viewers a genuine fright.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 May 2026

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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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