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as in attention
a state of being aware
this young actor has the eye of every director in Hollywood
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
this wilderness area is at the eye of the controversy between conservation and development
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as in mind
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
in my eye, cats make better pets than dogs
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as in glance
an instance of looking especially briefly
all of the hungry luncheon guests cast an eager eye on the buffet table as they took their seats
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as in eyesight
the ability to see
her eyes are diminishing with age
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as in gaze
a fixed intent look
peering through the binoculars with a sharp eye
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as in to watch
to keep one's eyes on
a lot of his backyard bird watching was spent eyeing the squirrels as they depleted the bird feeder of seeds
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I wondered who tracked dirt all over the floor until I eyed the muddy sneakers
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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eye
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
To the untrained eye, glass skin and butter skin may not seem all that different; but there are a few key differentiating factors.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Axios recently reported that the White House is eyeing ways to possibly take over the White House briefing room seating chart, which has historically been governed by the White House Correspondents' Association.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
For 35 years, the Hubble Space Telescope has served as humanity's tireless eye in the sky, capturing breathtaking views of the cosmos and transforming our understanding of the universe.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
To the untrained eye, glass skin and butter skin may not seem all that different; but there are a few key differentiating factors.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
The star of The Batman is being eyed for a key role in the third Dune movie from director Denis Villeneuve, Entertainment Weekly has learned.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Axios recently reported that the White House is eyeing ways to possibly take over the White House briefing room seating chart, which has historically been governed by the White House Correspondents' Association.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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But for me, returning to Top Chef wasn’t about closing a loop or arriving at a conclusion.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In our test, which involves playing a YouTube video on a loop with the screen at full brightness, the phone lasted 16 hours and 6 minutes on a single charge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile Harris Dickinson, 28 gained attention with his role in 2024’s erotic thriller film Babydoll, playing a young intern who has a tumultuous relationship with his CEO, portrayed by Nicole Kidman.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Context Shapiro gained national attention as one of the shortlist candidates for then-Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election after then-President Joe Biden stepped down.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is a small fraction of the power needed to support data centers.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The former Los Angeles Sparks center had Lauren after joining the Los Angeles Sparks and was candid about the challenges of being a mother and professional athlete.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trust in Trump’s economy slips, new poll finds Many Americans voted with their wallets front of mind during the 2024 presidential election.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Health was always top of mind during Dawkins' Hall of Fame career, and nothing has changed in retirement.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles was nearly unrecognizable at first glance, sporting a head-turning look in a bikini and baggy, unbuckled denim shorts with a cowboy hat, oversized sunglasses and Timberlands.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, the one in downtown San Jose could have been a typical anti-Trump protest anywhere.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Although eclipse glasses were essential to see any other part of the eclipse, totality was strictly a naked eyesight.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The following month, John addressed his eyesight loss during the stage debut of The Devil Wears Prada in London.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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In the aftermath of the HBO series' season 3 finale, Goggins appeared Tuesday morning on Live With Kelly & Mark for an interview about the episode's epic drama, but his gaze also apparently caused quite a stir backstage at the talk show.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Khalil turned to look at her and then returned his gaze to the front of the room.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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About 75 residents were present spread out among the historic church’s wooden pews to watch the event.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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Gowan’s motivation to provide free allergy-safe meals after Helene stemmed from watching television coverage of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.—
Sara Murphy,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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