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

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Watching Broward School Board meetings online has become must-see TV for all the wrong reasons. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026 But Wonder Man is reviewing much, much better, and this went from mildly intriguing to a must-see rather quickly with these scores. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Any standout features or must-sees? Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026 The IndieWire Studio is returning to the Sundance Film Festival for its 2026 edition, once again bringing the biggest names and rising stars together on Main Street for a series of must-see conversations. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for must-see

Word History

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 31 Jan. 2026.

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