mind's eye

Example Sentences

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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

And now, in my mind’s eye, I can see the check Francis wrote for our beautiful property here in the Napa Valley. $1,000,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 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

There before her in her mind’s eye was a fortress rising up from the frigid sea like a mountain of snow.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo