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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Historically, some clinicians attempted to address difficulties with face perception by requiring autistic individuals to maintain eye contact.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
“As soon as we made eye contact and waved to each other,” Janko said, “it all kind of just melted away.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
In early images released by A24 Holmes is shown maintaining intense, unnerving eye contact with Fielder, scenes that made even him "uncomfortable," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
She said Pike had "lots of eye contact" and "was forthcoming".
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Each person I make eye contact with feels significant.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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