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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

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Found only in Ecuador's Andes Mountains, its spiny armour helps protect it from eagle-eyed predators that can see through its disguise.

From BBC Aug. 25, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 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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