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Examples of eye contact in a Sentence
He maintained eye contact with me throughout the conversation.
The speaker made eye contact with audience members.
The jury avoided eye contact with the defendant as the verdict was read.
Recent Examples on the Web
Emotional nuances and delivery - including body language, tone, eye contact and other non-verbal cues - are things that AI can’t replicate.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Prince William and Princess Kate's loving eye contact was praised by fans on TikTok in a viral video.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Australian breakdancer certainly left an impression at the 2024 Paris Olympics, despite scoring 0 points.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
While the man puts his arm around the woman, the two avoid eye contact, staring blankly in opposite directions.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1942, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near eye contact
Cite this Entry
“Eye contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20contact. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
eye contact
noun
: the act of looking another person straight in the eye
Medical Definition
eye contact
noun
: visual contact with another person's eyes
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