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first sight

NOUN
first blush
Synonyms
WEAK
break of day brightening crack of dawn early morning first brightening first flush of morning first impression first light morning outset peep of day prime

Example Sentences

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It was love at first sight, an experience the now-63-year-old says he hadn’t had before—and hasn’t since.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Camille found something that she truly loved at first sight, an object that had an obvious purpose and function, two things that we’re not always so lucky to understand about ourselves.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Colin and Pamela have known each other for four years, and according to Colin, it was love at first sight.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

It’s so recognizable because that’s always what love at first sight is.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

For Brooklyn, it was love at first sight.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti