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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That's not the only reason why its decorations are a sight to behold.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Travel back in time at the Imperial Palace Surrounded by a cinematic moat and towering stone walls, Tokyo’s Imperial Palace is a sight to behold.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Without a doubt, Domingo is always a sight to see on and off the red carpet, which has solidified his spot on this year’s list.
—Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
Bills clinch playoff spot in snowy conditions after historic QB statline
Football under the lights and with snow on the field is a sight to behold.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Travel back in time at the Imperial Palace Surrounded by a cinematic moat and towering stone walls, Tokyo’s Imperial Palace is a sight to behold.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Without a doubt, Domingo is always a sight to see on and off the red carpet, which has solidified his spot on this year’s list.
—Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
Bills clinch playoff spot in snowy conditions after historic QB statline
Football under the lights and with snow on the field is a sight to behold.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 2 Dec. 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 1 Feb. 2025.
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