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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I was struck last night by the intense eye contact between you and your husband.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Stunned but determined to stay professional, I quickly prepared his soup, served it without making eye contact, and stepped away.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Should we avoid eye contact and walk on?
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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
“Thanks,” I say, without making eye contact, and I shift away, hoping he can take a hint.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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