see (something) in (something or someone)

phrasal verb

saw (something) in (something or someone); seen (something) in (something or someone); seeing (something) in (something or someone); sees (something) in (something or someone)

: to notice or perceive (something good or attractive) in (someone or something)

I think their plan is crazy, but he apparently sees something in it.

I can't understand what she sees in him.

Examples of see (something) in (something or someone) in a Sentence

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But a thunderstorm that brought intense wind and rain swept through the nation's capital Monday night, blowing away many of the blossoms and cutting short the spring spectacle that millions gather to see in D.C. every year. —Lisa Thomson, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025

Here is an example of what fans can expect to see in the upcoming season. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025

Valimont, who also appeared on Fox News, said the fundraising totals reflect the change that voters want to see in Congress. —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025

And while not all of us may wear our bras out for all to see in public, there's really nothing stopping you for trying another potential summer trend of matching your manicure to your undergarments. —Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025