Synonyms for

Sightings

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

Definition

Sightings means seeing something, especially something unusual or unexpected.

Synonyms & similar words

sight spy sighting observations spotting viewing noticing perceiving espial discernment detection sighting spying glimpsing glancing eyeing beholding scrutinizing watching surveying scanning exploration

Synonyms by register

Formal

observations perceptions discernments recognitions

Informal

spots sees catches

Literary

glimpses views apparitions

Antonyms

unseen obscurity hiddenness concealment unawareness ignorance

Common collocations

  • unconfirmed sightings
  • reported sightings
  • initial sightings
  • multiple sightings
  • first sightings
  • rare sightings
  • eyewitness sightings
  • UFO sightings

Word family

noun sighting
verb sight

Usage note

Sightings refers to instances of seeing or being seen, often used for unusual or notable occurrences. It is typically used in the plural form.

Example sentences

  1. The news of the Bigfoot sightings spread quickly through the town.
  2. I had several sightings of a rare bird during my hike.
  3. There were many sightings of shooting stars during the meteor shower.
  4. The police received many reports of suspicious sightings in the neighborhood.
  5. The sailors reported sightings of a mermaid in the ocean.

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