at first sight
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: when first seen or considered
It appears at first sight to be a simple matter of hiring more people.
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Termites and ants might seem similar at first sight, but they aren’t closely related.
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Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2025
The belief in love at first sight nearly doubled from 34 percent to 60 percent in that time frame, and 73 percent of all singles still believe in forever love.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Today’s singles may know that love at first sight isn’t all that likely.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
The recent bride experienced love at first sight when initially setting eyes on her dress.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 28 May 2025
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Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2025
The belief in love at first sight nearly doubled from 34 percent to 60 percent in that time frame, and 73 percent of all singles still believe in forever love.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Today’s singles may know that love at first sight isn’t all that likely.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
The recent bride experienced love at first sight when initially setting eyes on her dress.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for at first sight
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“At first sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20first%20sight. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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