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Synonyms

eye-opening

American  
[ahy-oh-puh-ning] / ˈaɪˌoʊ pə nɪŋ /

adjective

  1. serving as an eyeopener; enlightening.

    an eye-opening investigation of government corruption.


Example Sentences

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Yet over the recent Easter period, which is sacred to Christians, Trump has made a series of eye-opening posts when it comes to religion.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

I think it has a lot, because I got to be seen — that’s the part that was eye-opening to me.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Sen. Frank Church of Idaho – held extensive hearings that included eye-opening testimony about clandestine U.S. intelligence activities abroad and domestically.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

The duo cut their teeth while still at school, which provided eye-opening experiences for the pair.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

The tour led by two high school language teachers, skirted the less wholesome neighborhoods of Mexico City for our eye-opening benefit.

From Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer by Isaacson, Lauren Ann

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