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
One of the stock show’s most popular events, the junior steer show attracts kids as young as 9 from all over the state, who flock to Fort Worth to present their beloved animals to an eagle-eyed judge.
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
An eagle-eyed drone pilot helped spot a missing foster puppy who had been out in the cold for more than two weeks in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
However, eagle-eyed fans saw one of William’s stories that was posted in December.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s also a Carkol, a minecart-like creature, and a Sableye hoarding some jewels, plus some Pokémon fossils for eagle-eyed explorers.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Finally, eagle-eyed observers may also notice the seven most prominent white-blue stars of the Pleiades open star cluster appear to the upper left of the screen towards the end of the footage to descend toward the modular form of the ISS.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Kitted out with spotting scopes, binoculars, and wildlife identification guides, the bridge was also, of course, staffed by eagle-eyed officers and expedition crew.
—Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
While the star hasn't confirmed details, eagle-eyed fans have guessed that the glittering stone is from Jessica McCormack.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Many eagle-eyed Swifties noticed that Taylor Swift was listening to the audiobook version of The God of the Woods in the six-episode Disney+ docuseries unfolding and chronicling behind-the -scenes moments of Swift’s Eras tour.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
An eagle-eyed drone pilot helped spot a missing foster puppy who had been out in the cold for more than two weeks in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
However, eagle-eyed fans saw one of William’s stories that was posted in December.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s also a Carkol, a minecart-like creature, and a Sableye hoarding some jewels, plus some Pokémon fossils for eagle-eyed explorers.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Finally, eagle-eyed observers may also notice the seven most prominent white-blue stars of the Pleiades open star cluster appear to the upper left of the screen towards the end of the footage to descend toward the modular form of the ISS.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Kitted out with spotting scopes, binoculars, and wildlife identification guides, the bridge was also, of course, staffed by eagle-eyed officers and expedition crew.
—Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
While the star hasn't confirmed details, eagle-eyed fans have guessed that the glittering stone is from Jessica McCormack.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Many eagle-eyed Swifties noticed that Taylor Swift was listening to the audiobook version of The God of the Woods in the six-episode Disney+ docuseries unfolding and chronicling behind-the -scenes moments of Swift’s Eras tour.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagle-eyed
Adjective
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The baby inside the king cake is typically hidden from view to symbolize hiding the newborn Jesus from King Herod's watchful eye.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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But beyond being a helpful hand and watchful eye, DiTore has been a real source of comfort for many in Demarest, like Erin Kitzie.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His ever-glowering face on the sideline has sparked countless memes and has come to personify the sharp-eyed, no-nonsense manner in which these Hoosiers have rocketed through the sport in just two seasons.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Rosalia, by now, has proven herself to be pop’s most provocative chaos agent, having released radical projects like El Mal Querer, which played with flamenco traditions and pop genres, and Motomami, an exploration of femininity through sharp-eyed production and reggaeton beats.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a tension, too, between the observant realism of Layton’s style and the derivativeness of the plotting, though the three leads, all superb, smooth it over with considerable skill.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Rafael was joyful, observant and servant-hearted, Heather said.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Eagle-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagle-eyed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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