at first sight
idiom
: when first seen or considered
It appears at first sight to be a simple matter of hiring more people.
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This Earth sign is also ruled by Venus, and the King is equally sentimental and passionate, believing in love at first sight.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Unveiled on Tuesday, the photos see the singer showcasing elegant and flirty lingerie styles that celebrate confidence, inclusivity and love at first sight.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025
She's been adopted by a family who fell in love with her at first sight.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
This Earth sign is also ruled by Venus, and the King is equally sentimental and passionate, believing in love at first sight.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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“At first sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20first%20sight. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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