eye contact
Americannoun
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the act of looking directly into another's eyes.
We never made eye contact at any time during the interview.
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Psychology. a meeting of the eyes of two persons, regarded as a meaningful nonverbal form of communication.
noun
Etymology
Origin of eye contact
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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He stopped his car, walked towards the collision and saw his brother sitting in the BMW, adding they made "eye contact".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“One of my favorite albums of all time,” the vice president stated, maintaining eye contact while proudly showing off her record.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Executives from AI interview platforms say the systems generally don’t score job candidates based on eye contact or facial expressions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
He slowly walked down the line by each kid, doing his best to slap every hand or to at least make eye contact with them.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
He could simply make eye contact, and I’d know exactly what he was thinking.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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