eagle-eyed

adjective

Definition of eagle-eyednext
as in watchful
having unusually keen vision my eagle-eyed aunt quickly spotted my contact lens on the floor

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Recent Examples of eagle-eyed Over the course of its more than four-decade run, the series has sometimes messed up in ways that are only caught after the fact by eagle-eyed audiences. — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 Yes, eagle-eyed reporters and fans have noted that logos on bottles of condiments — such as ketchup from Heinz — have been taped over inside stadiums. — ABC News, 25 June 2026 The ring appears to have been further altered since then, with some eagle-eyed royal watchers even claiming that the center stone is now an emerald cut instead of a cushion cut. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 The moment an eagle-eyed reporter clocks Trudeau in the room, the wheels start turning on the markets that, increasingly, seem to be running everything. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 Only a depression in the ground remains at the Ingalls Dugout Site, but eagle-eyed visitors can still spot the spring, tablelands, thickets of plum trees, and other landmarksr described in the book of the same name. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026 Below are two examples of Portugal dropping deeper to form a 5-4-1, although eagle-eyed viewers will notice that Ronaldo is not in the shot on either occasion. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Big Bear eaglet Sandy has taken flight, but not without sending eagle-eyed viewers of the Friends of Big Bear Valley eagle nest cam into a Sunday-morning panic. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Not much gets past eagle-eyed royal fans—including a new ring on Meghan Markle’s finger that looks similar to the iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring that once belonged to Princess Diana and is now worn by Kate Middleton. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagle-eyed
  1. watchful
  2. sharp-eyed
  3. observant
Adjective
  • Wildlife enthusiasts find a different rhythm through AmaWaterways’ Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises, one that trades itinerary sprinting for long, watchful hours on the water.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
  • Cruz is alluring and watchful, while Norton turns out to be the film’s secret weapon.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of watchful
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  • Understated, sharp-eyed, and drier than a drought, Vin (Ealy) spent his early adulthood as a Pullman Porter — smiling on cue while passengers snapped their fingers for whiskey.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2026
  • SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket flew for the first time in 18 months on Wednesday (April 29), and a sharp-eyed satellite was watching.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of sharp-eyed
Adjective
  • Kushner, married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka, is an observant Jew with strong ties to Israel.
    — Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026
  • Jeremy is observant, jovial, and finds the Sinclairs’ world fascinating.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 June 2026
Definition of observant

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“Eagle-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagle-eyed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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