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
I liked how he was nice to the server and that his eye contact put me at ease.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Executives from AI interview platforms say the systems generally don’t score job candidates based on eye contact or facial expressions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
I head straight for the kitchen, avoiding eye contact and her arms, which are opening for a hug.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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