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 would then dive into his answers with a cool but intense eye contact.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
She makes eye contact with me and smiles.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
But they refused to make eye contact with fans and appeared overwhelmed with anxiety, said Anahita Amini, an electrical engineer living in Brisbane, who attended the two matches.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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
I keep moving, careful not to make eye contact with anyone.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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