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
Jennifer Lopez keeps things simple in a slip dress while sight-seeing in Rome on July 28. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 But now, there are indications that Bezos might have been hit by the World Cup fever like everyone else and turned their sights to another sport. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026
Verb
Upon sighting The Queen Who Never Was, Lohar reveals her true motivation. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026 Mountain lions have been sighted in Stulsaft Park, in the hills about a mile to the west. — Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 16 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
  • Inpro’s presence beyond North Carolina Inpro continues to expand outside of the state, unveiling a design center and showroom in its Muskego headquarters in April.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The city's local Democratic lawmakers claim that the tough-on-crime policies only temporarily reduced crime while troop presence was at its peak.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of presence
Noun
  • Using Straight Paths A bold, linear path across a small garden quickly reveals the entire space in one glance.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Embraced by a number of celebrities since its debut, the silhouette might present a bit of an optical illusion upon first glance, appearing as if two sides of the pump are disconnected in the front.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • Early on, the Pisces Moon in your 4th House of Home opposes Venus in your 10th House of Career, so family needs, private emotions, or household mess may compete with public responsibilities.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • An election is coming, and only the voters can fix this mess — at the ballot box in November.
    — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of mess
Noun
  • While many species navigate by emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for the echoes, some fruit bats rely primarily on their eyesight and sense of smell to find food.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2026
  • Molly Burke, for example, has spoken about turning to creators after losing much of her eyesight, then creating content that offers others camaraderie and even belonging.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of eyesight
Noun
  • The weight is adjustable, allowing experienced CrossFit athletes and fitness newcomers to ruck together while carrying different loads.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Today, there are loads of fancier, stronger knots that have become common in fishing.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of loads
Verb
  • The company noticed the order, reached out, and built a formal marketing relationship from there.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, a legal services nonprofit, has been noticing an uptick in ICE arrests at airports around the region.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of notice
Noun
  • Metro Atlanta residents got a glimpse of Formula 1 on Saturday with the Red Bull Showrun.
    — AJC staff, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • For a second, Fauci almost seemed to laugh, and there was a glimpse of the public-health official who had charmed much of the country during the pandemic, with his air of amiable competence.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • After a couple of rounds of throwing up and an evaluation by the doctor, Coop is okay, but the whole thing puts a fright into the crew, and especially into Joy.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
  • They were not used to being hunted and had quickly got over their fright.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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