: an amazing or wonderful thing to see
The birth of the calf was a sight to see/behold.
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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Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
These majestic birds migrate to Arizona every winter and are a sight to behold.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
The Minnesota Twins are finally getting a healthy season from superstar outfielder Byron Buxton, and it's been quite a sight to behold.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
While the egg-bearing dragons are certainly a sight to behold, this occasion also doubles as a breakthrough for ocean conservation.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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Noun phrase
The steep river bluffs, lit up with fall colors, are a sight to behold.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
These majestic birds migrate to Arizona every winter and are a sight to behold.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
The Minnesota Twins are finally getting a healthy season from superstar outfielder Byron Buxton, and it's been quite a sight to behold.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
While the egg-bearing dragons are certainly a sight to behold, this occasion also doubles as a breakthrough for ocean conservation.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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“A sight to see/behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sight%20to%20see%2Fbehold. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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