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eagle-eyed

American  
[ee-guhl-ahyd] / ˈi gəlˌaɪd /

adjective

  1. having keen vision.


eagle-eyed British  

adjective

  1. having keen or piercing eyesight

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of eagle-eyed

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

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However, eagle-eyed locals weren't going to be deterred, and spotted them again the next day on a nearby beach.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

After Burkle purchased Neverland, eagle-eyed onlookers noticed that construction had quickly started in and around the property, leading some to suggest that the billionaire was transforming the property into a new Soho House venue.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

With nuance and eagle-eyed research, he affords readers an unprecedented look at the mechanics of a musical fusion that, in many ways, we’re only just beginning to understand.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Earlier this year, eagle-eyed fans had their eyes on another ring.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

If I was off in the Store’s favor, the eagle-eyed women would say, “Put some more in that sack, child. Don’t you try to make your profit offa me.”

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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