eye-opening
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Despite political drama and a disappointing end to the U.S. team’s run, the 2026 World Cup proved to be an eye-opening affirmation of American soft power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Perhaps their eye-opening experience can accelerate the transformation of rights into realities.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Here’s an eye-opening chart during a year in which growth stocks in the information technology sector have performed so well and dominated financial-media coverage:
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
Miller told The Times that he recently went on a ride-along with officers from the Rampart Division, which he said was eye-opening.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
But somehow, a thick streak of rustic simplicity remained in Henry's character despite all the eye-opening and mental widening which had resulted from his City life.
From The Call of the Town A Tale of Literary Life by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir
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