eagle eye

noun

: the ability to see or observe keenly

: one that sees or observes keenly

: close watch

keeping an eagle eye on the prisoner

eagle-eyed

ˈē-gəl-ˌīd

adjective

Examples of eagle eye in a Sentence

students working under the eagle eyes of the teacher an editor with an eagle eye an editor with eagle eyes

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Kaya’s observation that the hilt of the killer’s knife made a distinctive bruise on Eddie’s chest leads to Elsbeth’s eagle eye landing on a retractable knife on display in Philip’s massive room of opera memorabilia. —

Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024 Vent Hoods Shelby Van Daley, co-founder of Daley Home in Austin, Texas, has an eagle eye for undersized vent hoods. —

Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024 Matte Black Romanoff’s eagle eyes can’t help but zero-in disapprovingly on matte black finishings and accents—especially in a stark white bathroom. —

Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024 Easter-egg scouting Swifties get those eagle eyes ready. —

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