as in eye
the ability to see
the keen eyesight of a bird of prey
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Recent Examples of eyesight
Dame Judi Dench is giving fans an update on her worsening eyesight.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Jan. 2025
When the fire broke out, Ms. Hall worried in particular about Aunt Cheri who would not be able to drive in the dark because of weak eyesight.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Elton John made light of his worsening eyesight while presenting the award for Best Original Score at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday night.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
In November, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Jan. 2025
When the fire broke out, Ms. Hall worried in particular about Aunt Cheri who would not be able to drive in the dark because of weak eyesight.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Elton John made light of his worsening eyesight while presenting the award for Best Original Score at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday night.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
In November, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyesight
Noun
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Let your eyes fully adjust to the darkness for about 20 minutes.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Netflix is still very high on the project and had its eyes on Betts for some time to take over directing duties.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One Oiler almost went with the two superstars but wanted Mattias Ekholm’s poise and vision.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Running a $10 billion district with more than 44,000 employees and 320,000 students demands a firm grasp of budgeting, a clear long-term vision and relentless focus on student outcomes.—
Sendhil Revuluri,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Celebrity News The comedian stripped down to his skivvies for a Reformation campaign—and there’s not a tattoo in sight.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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Senior administration officials have said Trump has set his sights on an expansion of the Abraham Accords, which was brokered during the president's first term.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Eyesight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyesight. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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