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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Of course, this wouldn’t be a true luxury resort without an eye-popping spa to match, and the Vair Spa is a sight to behold.
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Stilted above the sea oats with wraparound porches and shingles made from driftwood and other scraps, the historic oceanfront cottages in Nags Head are a sight to behold.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
While a power hitter moving to a hitter-friendly stadium is normally a sight to see, a pitcher getting more room behind him can also result in career years for starters.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 23 Feb. 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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Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Stilted above the sea oats with wraparound porches and shingles made from driftwood and other scraps, the historic oceanfront cottages in Nags Head are a sight to behold.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
While a power hitter moving to a hitter-friendly stadium is normally a sight to see, a pitcher getting more room behind him can also result in career years for starters.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 23 Feb. 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
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 31 Jul. 2025.
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