SIGHT(S) Synonyms: 259 Similar and Opposite Words

sights 1 of 2

noun

plural of sight

as in glimpses

an instance of looking especially briefly he always fainted at the merest sight of blood

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as in messes

something unpleasant to look at the frat house was a sight the morning after the party

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visions

as in loads

a considerable amount this place sure is a good sight better than that last motel

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sights

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sight

as in spots

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes the crew felt a rush of excitement upon hearing that the lookout had sighted land

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Recent Examples of sights

Noun

But weeks after the largest IPO in history, Musk talked more about the moon during SpaceX’s first earnings call, which investors say is a strategic threshold that will likely be crossed before SpaceX can fully set its sights on Mars. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 And Freddie had his sights set on becoming a CPA and taking over his dad’s business. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 When millennials look places to settle down, many are setting their sights on California. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 If dealmaking takes a breather, the sector could instead set its sights on more partnerships and content agreements. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 Supporters say the proposal would spark reinvestment on a beach that has sometimes been overlooked by developers who’ve set their sights on more height-friendly Fort Lauderdale and Miami. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 Generations of families, visitors and vacationers have been walking the boards, soaking in the sights and experiencing a key piece of Atlantic City's history. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Other images saw the Babygirl actress taking in the serene sights of Iceland, then soaking in a hot tub while onboard the vessel. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Moscow denied it, but such dual-use items as drone components, flak jackets or thermal weapon sights remain available on the platform. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Verb

How did Imagineering decide which sights to include and which ones to leave out? — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 Our dad got us a job holding the pole, the guy sights on through the thing, surveying. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025

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Noun

Since welcoming Rocky, Kardashian and Barker have offered occasional glimpses into life with their blended family, sharing moments from holidays, birthdays and family getaways while largely keeping their youngest son's face out of the spotlight.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
In the last two seasons, the winger showed glimpses of his off-ball runs behind the opponent’s defence, an ability to control the ball comfortably with either foot and use his first touch to attack the space.

— Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of glimpses

Noun

Instead, Hongqi said the solar roof could help supply lower-voltage electrical loads, including air conditioning, refrigerators and the vehicle’s sentry or monitoring systems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Together, Jaybush, Brad Chambers, and the American Heavy Moving team figured out a route through the city that avoided street trees, tight turns, and roads that run above old, fragile sewer pipes, which aren’t rated for heavy loads.

— Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of loads

Verb

Burns didn't become a five-time PGA Tour winner, contend for major championships and earn five consecutive Team USA spots without pouring himself into the game.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
When the camera spots something that matches, or resembles, the image of the target, the drone flies into it and explodes.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of spots

Noun

Parton turned extravagant blonde wigs, elaborate makeup, high heels, and sparkles into one of the most recognizable looks in entertainment.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
There has always been something compelling about Paul Baker, something about the interplay between his frat-star good looks and Canadian soft-boy heart.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of looks

Noun

Arthur Miller’s enduring impact rivals Shakespeare’s, with a consistently socially conscious body of work that challenged power structures and society’s complicity during his time and still reaches modern audiences with the horrors of today.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
But in between the jump scares and supernatural horrors is a story of motherhood and confronting the past.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of horrors

Noun

Experts said it was most likely caused by a partial glacier collapse that sent tons of ice and rock crashing down into the valley below, setting off a powerful landslide.

— Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
California wine has already been contending with declining demand and global oversupply issues, leading to downsizing, closures and disposal of tons of grapes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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