1
as in to know
to have a clear idea of
to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth
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as in to see
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I opened the window blinds and beheld snow everywhere
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Recent Examples of behold
Interstitial images of spectacularly wooded hills, forests, foliage, the Housatonic River, and other vistas punctuate the movie throughout, in cinematography (by Rafael Palacio Illingworth) that beholds them as plain wonders, the face of the world.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
So now behold the next Terrance Gore: Tyler Tolbert.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Falco is something to behold, for sure, but that character and that performance only work so well because of the work Merritt Wever, as Nurse Zoey, is doing alongside her.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Just his genuine curiosity was great to behold and be a part of.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
So now behold the next Terrance Gore: Tyler Tolbert.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Falco is something to behold, for sure, but that character and that performance only work so well because of the work Merritt Wever, as Nurse Zoey, is doing alongside her.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Just his genuine curiosity was great to behold and be a part of.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behold
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Barnett is best known for his participation in the first season of Love Island USA, which premiered in 2019.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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On May 9, a swarm of what are believed to be Africanized honey bees, also known as killer bees, attacked and killed three horses in Comanche, Texas, just about 50 miles southeast of Eastland.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The seashore added that those who see wildlife in need of help can call its hotline at (252) 216-6892.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Some people may notice improvements in six to eight weeks, but others may not see any changes until 12 weeks.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
22 May 2025
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For a long time, a very evolved, smart person that makes poor choices sometimes can still understand what that means.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Other journalists noticed a drop-off in performance for the convertibles, and probably more so than the mild weight gains of just about 100 lbs (45 kg) might suggest.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Karen Walsh began to notice a change in her husband back in 2017.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Gladly aims to deepen loyalty by delivering experiences where customers feel recognized.—
Joseph Ansanelli,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Biden didn’t address Trump’s Memorial Day attacks, though a message posted to the 46th president’s Facebook page recognized the holiday.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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Tyler eyed the bright orange sun, which was starting to peak over the mountains.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Still, Pritzker's balancing act—managing a blue state in the heartland with challenges ranging from crime to affordability while also eyeing a national platform—remains fraught.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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For a soldier, a letter holds a meaning that’s hard to comprehend for anyone who hasn’t worn the uniform.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Despite the fact that a majority of business leaders comprehend the concept of DevOps, most have difficulty framing its worth in anything other than technical terms.—
Sai Sandeep Ogety,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The website also noted that in 2015, a tourist from Pennsylvania visiting the north end of Edisto Island spotted a bone sticking out of the mud and collected several of them before they got washed away by the high tide.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Then there was the math question about dividing up a sandwich that featured a major flaw one 6-year-old girl was quick to spot.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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