a sight/wonder to behold
noun phrase
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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The larger-than-life country star is a sight to behold and hear, with a baritone like Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash, and a bravado in the same vein as Hank Williams Jr. or Kenny Powers.
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Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
The animation, especially on the desolate, barren Earth, is a sight to behold.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 4 July 2024
Her compost pile is a wonder to behold, fed by material almost entirely from the property.
—David Rosoff, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
With a perch above the Atlantic Ocean, beautiful views aren’t restricted to the outside: The interiors are a sight to behold, too, thanks to an extensive art collection that’s partly housed in the hotel’s private gallery.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
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Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
The animation, especially on the desolate, barren Earth, is a sight to behold.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 4 July 2024
Her compost pile is a wonder to behold, fed by material almost entirely from the property.
—David Rosoff, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
With a perch above the Atlantic Ocean, beautiful views aren’t restricted to the outside: The interiors are a sight to behold, too, thanks to an extensive art collection that’s partly housed in the hotel’s private gallery.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
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“A sight/wonder to behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sight%2Fwonder%20to%20behold. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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