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between us for no other ears in confidence not for publication not to be quoted on the Q.T. secretly unofficially within these four walls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

Having Jordan witness the improbable finish with his own eyes only added to Reddick’s jubilation.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

Some documents were specifically marked for U.S. eyes only, increasing the likelihood that an American official leaked the information.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2023

Before the first game of Cleveland’s opening-round playoff series of 2015, Cavaliers players gathered to watch a video meant for the team’s eyes only.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2023

She slept through them all, from sunrise nearly till sunset, and it always felt as though she were opening her eyes only a moment after closing them.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

eyes-only

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