sight line
noun
: a line extending from an observer's eye to a viewed object or area (such as a stage)
a theater with excellent sight lines
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That evolving attention to sight lines around the sculptures plus his growing acumen as an artist led to more commissions and awards.
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Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
There might be physical or technical limitations around sight lines and other things.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
That view plane protects sight lines of the Rocky Mountains.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Reese incorporated low-profile furniture to enhance the home’s flow and maximize sight lines and airiness, as well as durable, high-performance fabrics like linen and wool to encourage a sense of elevated serenity.
—Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2024
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Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
There might be physical or technical limitations around sight lines and other things.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
That view plane protects sight lines of the Rocky Mountains.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Reese incorporated low-profile furniture to enhance the home’s flow and maximize sight lines and airiness, as well as durable, high-performance fabrics like linen and wool to encourage a sense of elevated serenity.
—Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Sight line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sight%20line. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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