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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Deadwyler’s advancement of style has been a sight to behold. —

Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024 Despite the intense energy astrologically for some zodiac signs, the full moon was spectacular still a sight to see. —

Athena Sobhan, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 The new wings are a sight to behold: beaded, embellished, larger-than-life and, in the case of Gigi Hadid’s opening look, animatronic. —

Ana Colon, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Our photographer Seleen Saleh captured quite a few faux fur moments–one bold yellow coat with fur was a sight to behold. —

Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a sight to see/behold

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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 14 Nov. 2024.

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