: something (such as a film) that must or should be seen
must-see adjective

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Towns to Explore Tirana Tirana, the bustling capital of Albania, is a must-see. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026 As cocreator of series like American Horror Story and Glee, Brad Falchuk knows the value of must-see television. Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026 That sounds like a must-see combination. The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026 Sure, a deep 93% partial lunar eclipse will be a must-see on August 27, 2026, but true totality — when the entire moon is immersed in Earth’s umbral shadow — will not return to North America for nearly three years after March 2026. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for must-see

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First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of must-see was in 1936

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“Must-see.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/must-see. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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