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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The new wings are a sight to behold — beaded, embellished, larger-than-life, and, in the case of Gigi Hadid’s opening look, animatronic.
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Ana Colon, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
The village is a sight to behold, with world-class athletes from every country bouncing around the streets.
—Diamy Wang, Detroit Free Press, 26 July 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
The front row at the Loewe show is always a sight to behold.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
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Ana Colon, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
The village is a sight to behold, with world-class athletes from every country bouncing around the streets.
—Diamy Wang, Detroit Free Press, 26 July 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
The front row at the Loewe show is always a sight to behold.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
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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 2 Nov. 2024.
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