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eyesight

noun

ˈī-ˌsīt

Definition of eyesight

as in eye

the ability to see the keen eyesight of a bird of prey

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Recent Examples of eyesight Willie Fay Lewis, Ann Allan’s mother, founded the Lighthouse for the Blind in 1935 after losing her eyesight as a young girl due to scarlet fever. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 Stevie has always claimed to have poor eyesight, but the contacts incident arguably made a bad situation worse. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 Doctors successfully removed the growth without harming his eyesight. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 Mobley and his partner own Affogatto, a cat cafe in Fells Point, where there are a number of empty storefronts within eyesight of the cafe's front door. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyesight

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Pieces of fish are hand sliced to the ideal thickness and length, and beautifully adorned with garnishes that dazzle the eye and strategically heighten every bite.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
As on television, Seyfried nails Holmes’s wide eyes, unsteady mannerisms, deep voice, and mysterious vocal cadence that makes the character both unreal and oddly human.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

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The delivery robots have become a common sight on the streets of downtown Philadelphia and have sparked backlash.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
The walking haunt leans towards the gory side of horror, so come prepared to witness some grotesque sights, organizers said on Eventbrite.

— Hali Smith October 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026

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