Definitions

eyes-only

[ahyz-ohn-lee] / ˈaɪzˈoʊn li /

ADVERB

off the record

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confidentially privately

WEAK

between us for no other ears in confidence not for publication not to be quoted on the Q.T. secretly unofficially within these four walls

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For Lyudmila, 64 and with dark circles under her eyes, only one of those matters: her son, missing in action for the last four months.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Head down, intense and with eyes only for the battle in front of his face.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

My eyes only improved slightly, but I’ll take this supplement as long as I can.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

She had eyes only for her father as he faltered.

From New York Times • Aug. 21, 2023

Her eyes only dared to venture as far as his chest.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

eyes-only

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