eye-opener
Britishnoun
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something startling or revealing
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an alcoholic drink taken early in the morning
Example Sentences
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But the even bigger eye-opener was that the segment’s profitability is increasing, even as it quickly scales.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
“When those guys initially slided, it was an eye-opener for the rest of the world, that a Caribbean nation could actually compete. They inspired us.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
Sending in the Marines certainly was an eye-opener.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025
She described the 10 days of workshops and events as an "eye-opener", helping to demystify the process of getting published and filling her with confidence as a writer too.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025
“I read your book years ago. The Mating Habits of the Common Draccus. Quite the eye-opener for a young man with his head full of stories.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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