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as in eyesight
the ability to see
lost his sight in an accident when he was young
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as in loads
a considerable amount
this place sure is a good sight better than that last motel
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
the crew felt a rush of excitement upon hearing that the lookout had sighted land
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Recent Examples of sight
Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2024
The indictment also said those arrested routinely traveled to areas controlled by their rivals for the sole purpose of shooting and killing them on sight.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
More recently, a 4.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in Los Angeles two days after the August oarfish sighting this year.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Noun
At the Los Angeles premiere, Erivo was a bright sight in a green latex Louis Vuitton dress as Grande looked dainty in a pale pink Thom Browne frock.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2024
The indictment also said those arrested routinely traveled to areas controlled by their rivals for the sole purpose of shooting and killing them on sight.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
New Yorkers enjoyed a rare whale sighting on Monday after one was spotted swimming under the Brooklyn Bridge.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
More recently, a 4.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in Los Angeles two days after the August oarfish sighting this year.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
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These works delve into themes of identity, history, and personal growth, but their presence on library shelves has faced relentless pushback.Melissa Noel, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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Official German statistics count more than 970,000 of them living in Germany, where politicians are making their presence a hot political debate ahead of elections in February.Rob Schmitz, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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By Jessica Chapel December 8, 2024 At first glance, New York City might not scream intimacy—reservations get booked up weeks out, open bar stools are snatched up in seconds, and dates squeezed into overpacked schedules.Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
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The thoughtfulness about how the pieces might be worn may not be visible at first glance.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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To avoid making a big glittery mess, use a tablespoon to add 1-2 scoops of glitter to the water and glycerin mixture, and stir gently.Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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In any event, Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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John has been open about his struggles with his eyesight after contracting an infection in the south of France in July.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
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Here’s everything the Rocketman has shared about losing his eyesight.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024
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While at the event, Ray and Cusimano noticed each other because they were surrounded by taller people.Julie Tremaine, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The ultimate goal will be for consumers to notice any difference and to an iPhone that ‘just works’.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, meanwhile, incorporated six images from the last 12 months into their card—offering a glimpse of their family life in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Some scientists speculate that these objects may be the remnants of previous binary star mergers, suggesting that D9 could offer a glimpse into their origin.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The main cast gets the feel and tone of what Wilson has wrought, both the frights and the frivolity.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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The demand from scare-seekers for bigger, better frights has even led one haunt to expand from its spot at Royal Palm Beach’s fall festival to a standalone attraction in Loxahatchee.Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024
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Stroll through the glittering light tunnel and watch kids' eyes fill with wonder.Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to the star, Heller was insistent that the dog have blue eyes and red hair like Adams.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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