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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Its extravagant Beaux Arts design, featuring garlands, arched windows, and decorative cartouches, are a sight to behold.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The field medic decisions these girls make on the fly are always a sight to behold.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
But while Lagway recovers, Wilson’s return is a sight to behold.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Crater Lake Rim Drive, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Crater Lake is a sight to behold.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The field medic decisions these girls make on the fly are always a sight to behold.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
But while Lagway recovers, Wilson’s return is a sight to behold.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Crater Lake Rim Drive, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Crater Lake is a sight to behold.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 2025.
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