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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On Wednesday, his full-court outlet passes were a sight to behold, and his ability to run the offense — always vital — has been highlighted with only one point guard, Brandin Podziemski in the lineup.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
Separately, actress Nicole Ari Parker was a sight to behold in her maroon ensemble with a matching hat.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 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, 16 Oct. 2024
Deadwyler’s advancement of style has been a sight to behold.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
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Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
Separately, actress Nicole Ari Parker was a sight to behold in her maroon ensemble with a matching hat.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 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, 16 Oct. 2024
Deadwyler’s advancement of style has been a sight to behold.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Oct. 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 19 Nov. 2024.
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