sight
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the physical ability of seeing
- His sight began to deteriorate with age, requiring him to wear glasses.
- She was grateful for her excellent sight, allowing her to enjoy the beauty of nature.
- After the surgery, his sight improved significantly.
- The optometrist tested her sight during the routine check-up.
- Losing his sight was a challenging adjustment, but he adapted remarkably well.
Synonyms:
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places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance
- Exploring the sights of a new city is an essential part of experiencing its culture and history firsthand.
- Tourists flock to famous sights like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Colosseum in Rome to marvel at their architectural grandeur and historical significance.
- Local tour guides often provide insightful commentary as they lead visitors through the sights, offering fascinating anecdotes and historical context.
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an instance or act of seeing something through visual perception
- The sight of the distant mountains brought a sense of calm to his mind.
- She gasped at the sight of the fireworks lighting up the night sky.
- The sight of her old friends at the reunion filled her with joy.
- He was awestruck by the sight of the majestic waterfall.
- The sight of the bustling city from the skyscraper's top floor was breathtaking.
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anything that is seen
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the range or extent within which something can be seen
- The mountains were just barely within sight as the sun began to set.
- He watched the ship until it disappeared from sight over the horizon.
- The deer stood still, just out of sight in the dense forest.
- She kept the children in sight while they played in the park.
- The lighthouse was a welcome sight for sailors approaching the coast.
Synonyms:
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the scope or extent of one's mental perspective or insight
- Her sight into the complexities of human nature made her an excellent psychologist.
- The author's sight into societal issues gave his writings great depth.
- His sight into the company's future strategies impressed the board of directors.
- She has a broad sight into different cultures and their traditions.
- His sight into economic trends helped him make wise investment decisions.
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A considerable number, amount, or extent of something
- There was a sight of people at the festival, making it hard to move.
- She received a sight of compliments on her performance.
- He brought a sight of food to the picnic, enough to feed everyone.
- The bookstore had a sight of books, offering endless choices.
- They faced a sight of paperwork after the merger.