a sight to see/behold

noun phrase

: an amazing or wonderful thing to see
The birth of the calf was a sight to see/behold.

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The gathering was a week out from any game being played in Kansas City, but still a sight to see. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026 Seeing our 80- and 90-year-old models strutting down the runway, gracefully turning, bowing and blowing kisses to the cheers of the audience was a sight to behold. — Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2026 The Witches broke Hanover in the second quarter with unrelenting pressure, and their balanced scoring attack was a sight to behold. — Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026 Pink plum tree blossoms are a sight to behold—the sweet fruit is a wonderful treat too. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a sight to see/behold

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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 28 Jul. 2026.

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