a sight to see/behold
noun phrase
: an amazing or wonderful thing to see
The birth of the calf was a sight to see/behold.
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Molden's steady improvement over his time in the NFL has truly been a sight to behold.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The iconic blue box, the dainty white ribbon, and the massive New York City storefront are a sight to behold.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
The animation, especially on the desolate, barren Earth, is a sight to behold.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
Jodie Turner-Smith is a sight to behold as the Dragon Queen.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The iconic blue box, the dainty white ribbon, and the massive New York City storefront are a sight to behold.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
The animation, especially on the desolate, barren Earth, is a sight to behold.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
Jodie Turner-Smith is a sight to behold as the Dragon Queen.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
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“A sight to see/behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sight%20to%20see%2Fbehold. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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