sightline
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sightline
Example Sentences
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Preservationists have criticized the plan as disrupting a sacred sightline between the memorials to Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee, designed as a statement of unity after the Civil War.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
It’s not hard to imagine why Instagram might boost @tinyhouseperfect’s computer visions into my sightline.
From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024
To dole out your decorating dollar and storage space efficiently, Conner recommends choosing spots with the strongest sightline in the room, either placed at eye level or make a natural focal point.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023
Standard seats will be available at the usual cost of a ticket, while preferred sightline seats, which include select seats in the middle of the auditorium, will be priced higher.
From Reuters • Feb. 6, 2023
We've come to an intersection where three streets cross each other, veining off at odd angles so that the sightline cuts off after less than twenty-five meters.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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