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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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But clearly, his decision didn’t stick, and in 2020, the pair quarantined together during the pandemic, a revelation that arose when eagle-eyed fans noticed their social media content had identical backgrounds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

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

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

I got a few messages from eagle-eyed Scotland fans saying how much they had enjoyed it.

From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025

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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