sharp-eyed
Americanadjective
adjective
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having very good eyesight
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observant or alert
Etymology
Origin of sharp-eyed
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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The commander of the navy's mine countermeasures group – a wry, sharp-eyed young man who goes by the callsign Fox – estimates the number of sea mines is in the thousands.
From BBC
A sharp-eyed reporter at the Times of Israel pointed out that one of the settlers at the ceremony, Yinon Levi, had been filmed harassing Palestinians from an all-terrain vehicle.
From BBC
Well... the sharp-eyed among you may have noticed that in the latest photo Nessa does not seem to be wearing a wedding ring.
From BBC
She was shaky on her pins, but sharp-eyed.
From Literature
Easter eggs for sharp-eyed fans include the north marking of the compass pointing to the “N” in Los Angeles and the hull of the ship being designed to resemble the seams of a basketball.
From Los Angeles Times
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