a sight/wonder to behold
noun phrase
formal + literary
: a wonderful or impressive thing to see
The huge crowd that gathered at the stadium was a sight/wonder to behold.
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By Sam Reed February 11, 2025 Pete Davidson’s tattoo-removal photos are a sight to behold.
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
Being a Zimmerman show, the dragons, birdmen, and creatures and complications that pop up will be a wonder to behold.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
Dining here is quite a sight to behold with a live-fire hearth and an open kitchen.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
Carlos Beltrán as an all-around player was a sight to behold — gifted both physically and intellectually.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
Being a Zimmerman show, the dragons, birdmen, and creatures and complications that pop up will be a wonder to behold.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
Dining here is quite a sight to behold with a live-fire hearth and an open kitchen.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
Carlos Beltrán as an all-around player was a sight to behold — gifted both physically and intellectually.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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“A sight/wonder to behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sight%2Fwonder%20to%20behold. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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