Synonyms for

Sighting

Verb / ˈsaɪtɪŋ / Another word for sighting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of seeing or observing something, especially something unusual or noteworthy

Synonyms & similar words

sight spy observation viewing spotting glimpse look sight perception discovery discernment glance eyeshot outlook prospect visual regard watching survey inspection

Synonyms by register

Formal

observation perception detection discernment

Informal

spotting seeing catching sight of

Literary

beholdment espial

Antonyms

hiding concealment obscurity disappearance unawareness

Common collocations

  • first sighting
  • unidentified sighting
  • rare sighting
  • sighting of a whale
  • sighting of a UFO
  • sighting of land
  • sighting of the enemy

Word family

noun sighting
verb sight

Usage note

A 'sighting' refers to the act of seeing or the instance of being seen. It is often used in contexts of discovery, observation, or unusual occurrences.

Example sentences

  1. I had a sighting of a UFO last night.
  2. The hiker reported a sighting of a bear in the woods.
  3. The birdwatcher was thrilled with her sighting of a bald eagle.
  4. The police received a sighting of a stolen car in the area.
  5. We went on a safari and had many sightings of wild animals.

Quotes

  • "The best way to learn about a place is through its sightings." - Rishabh Gautam
  • "The greatest joy of an astronomer is a new sighting of a star." - Sunday Adelaja
  • "The sighting of a first meteorite is an unusual experience." - Marc Garneau

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