eagle-eyed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of eagle-eyed
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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Every day he can be seen flying above Centre Court -- but only by the eagle-eyed who arrive between 4:00 am and 9:00 am before the public is admitted to the hallowed grounds.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Sandy has taken flight, but not without sending eagle-eyed viewers of the Friends of Big Bear Valley eagle nest cam into a Sunday-morning panic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 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
I wondered if he had ever aimed his rifle and stared down a flower girl eagle-eyed at a protest rally when he really wanted to dance with her at the senior prom.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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