mind's eye
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of mind's eye
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
Example Sentences
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When I think of Alex, I can still picture the connection we had in my mind's eye.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
But conjure one in your mind’s eye and I suspect we’re seeing the same thing: slumped berries bleeding into pale yogurt.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
The immersive art show champions the mind’s eye, in all its random, fragmented glory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026
"Before their death, the heroic martyrs must have pictured in their mind's eye their dear families living in the ever-prospering country," he added.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
I continue to play, and it doesn’t take long for me to leave the basement in my mind’s eye.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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