mind's eye
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of mind's eye
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
Example Sentences
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Now fear clouds the memories: Does the rugged, magical place of my mind’s eye still exist?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
But conjure one in your mind’s eye and I suspect we’re seeing the same thing: slumped berries bleeding into pale yogurt.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
"Before their death, the heroic martyrs must have pictured in their mind's eye their dear families living in the ever-prospering country," he added.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
It's an image in the mind's eye that's hard to shift.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025
The thought of the flower helped, and she envisioned it in her mind’s eye; she could feel the life of it, pulsing.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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