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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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 Paris Saint-Germain’s historic 5-0 thrashing of Inter in Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final was a sight to behold — and to viewers either via TV or streaming on either side of the Atlantic, they were treated to quite the range of viewing experiences. Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 1 June 2025 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. 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 See All Example Sentences for a sight/wonder to behold

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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 11 Jul. 2025.

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