mind's eye

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"Before their death, the heroic martyrs must have pictured in their mind's eye their dear families living in the ever-prospering country," he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

As these descriptions illustrate, the pieces on “Tranquilizer” produce images, though the film that plays in your mind’s eye as the record unfolds may be unlike any you’ve seen before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

There were many moments that stuck in the mind's eye.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

In my mind’s eye, I envisioned a financially and emotionally secure, 60-something professional with interests in the arts, fitness and travel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025

The thought of the flower helped, and she envisioned it in her mind’s eye; she could feel the life of it, pulsing.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo