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.

Examples of a sight/wonder to behold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Head to this oceanfront neighborhood to watch street performers on the iconic Venice Beach Boardwalk, catch flips and tricks at the Venice Skatepark, and check out public art—the Giant Binoculars on Main Street are truly a sight to behold. — Krista Simmons, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026

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, 9 May 2026

Aside from scenic natural views, the spectacular flower gardens thriving around the Buddhist pagodas are also a sight to behold. — Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026

That cage, the magical but also eerie Thrushcross Grange, is a sight to behold—an epic, retina-searing, sometimes repulsive, consistently jaw-dropping palace, meticulously constructed by production designer Suzie Davies. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026