eyes only

adjective

: to be read only by the person addressed

Examples of eyes only in a Sentence

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News helped popularize the modern fixation on a side of Hollywood once meant for industry eyes only — everything from celebrity bad behavior to box-office grosses. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025 Each document is marked for law enforcement eyes only—a warning not to discuss details with the public or press. Dell Cameron, Wired News, 13 June 2025 Prosecutors Mitzi Steiner, an assistant U.S. attorney, said the prosecution would file a letter — for attorneys' eyes only — that would reveal the names of some of the witnesses and victims who are willing to testify against Combs. Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025 Laura struts around with eyes only for the alien while trying to keep the other two from getting close to him. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyes only

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyes only was in 1968

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“Eyes only.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyes%20only. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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