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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
The first sight of money that her friend's now-husband had flashed, that is. Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026 An intimate, nine-room boutique hotel in La Punta Zicatela that fully immerses guests in the sights and sounds of Puerto Escondido. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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
  • The teams that Weltman has constructed over the past nine years have, in my view, consistently lacked good 3-point shooting or an athletic presence at center.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
  • Investigators ended a search for Kristin Smart’s body at the home of her killer’s mother on Saturday without recovering a body, a day after Sheriff Ian Parkinson said soil testing detected the presence of human remains.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • At first glance, Joly profiles quite similarly to the 31-year-old Engram, who faded in and out of offensive plans in a 50-catch 2025 season.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
  • At first glance, the pairing might seem like an unconventional one, even though both artists are well known for appropriating others’ images.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Congress is going to have to address the mess created by not enforcing past immigration laws.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
  • This compounds the mess inherent to cooking with a young child, who, turns out, is apt to get as much flour on the floor as inside the bowl.
    Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • The intense, uncomfortable light that shines directly at the viewer and obstructs their eyesight.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • Trainer Carl Nafzger famously described Unbridled’s stretch run to 92-year-old owner Frances Genter, whose eyesight was failing.
    Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • Since 2023, McLane routes using this technology logged 280,000 autonomous miles in Texas, covering 1,400 loads delivered to restaurants.
    Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 6 May 2026
  • Between 2018 and early 2025, radiology case loads skyrocketed 25%, according to the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • This year, though, some teammates have noticed Brunson using his voice more.
    James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • On my visits home, my mother might at first pretend not to notice me.
    Nicholas Dawidoff, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • In between, fans got their first glimpse of the expansion Toronto Tempo against Washington.
    Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
  • The actress wore a floor-length suede sleeveless column gown by Italian designer Tod, which featured deep cutouts on either side, which give a glimpse of her toned abs and back muscles, as well as a little bit of side-boob when looked at from the side.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The 1390 Super Duke RR is leaner and better appointed for handling than the regular Super Duke R, and is sure to give your insurer a proper fright.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026

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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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