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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
Aiming to lift the glands out of sight—particularly into a too-small container—can sometimes backfire, casting them in high-def. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026 In a November 2025 cover story with Variety, John opened up about living — and making music — after the loss of his sight. Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 14 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
  • Adding to the amenities here is the presence of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, a waterfront resort with an array of accommodations, its own spa, and myriad dining options.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
  • Founded in 1854, the Mechanics' Institute has managed to maintain its presence after earthquakes, wars and sweeping changes across San Francisco, all while continuing to serve as a cultural hub in the city's downtown core.
    Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Catalina suffers from an unspecified mental disability, which Saavedra, who is not handicapped, performs in an arguably inappropriate register of fidgety hands and shifty-eyed glances.
    Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
  • This is not just a glance at the treads.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Becerra blunder The first ad that grabbed my attention was a quick-turn by San José Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan (still stuck in single-digit polling numbers), who jumped on Xavier Becerra’s first major mess-up.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
  • That way, the bristles can cling to your skincare products instead of dripping into the brush’s base and making a mess.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 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
  • There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.
    Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
  • Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.
    Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • In an inversion of the more common critical reception of an emerging artist, this new writer’s poetry was often noticed but seldom admired, notwithstanding the Daily Mirror’s snide enthusiasm.
    Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • The biggest change many Coloradans will notice is the temperature.
    Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • In the 18th century, whisky began to be legally sold—the first glimpses of today’s modern industry.
    Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • Bob’s grandfather peered through the fence at League Park to catch a glimpse of Game 1 of the 1920 World Series.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 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 18 May. 2026.

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