: something (such as a film) that must or should be seen
must-see adjective

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Another must-see is Fort Christian, the oldest structure in the USVI, doubling as a National Historic Landmark. Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026 Veterans could cite pre-2020 examples of films that arrived without buzz, made an impact at their premiere, and snowballed into must-see titles by their second public screening. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026 The follow-up to Flair’s victory left a lot to be desired, but this year, a wide-open field has once again made the women’s Royal Rumble a must-see attraction. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The result is a version of Lynch that feels both untouchable and essential, must-see television for longtime diehards and a new generation of fans alike. Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for must-see

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of must-see was in 1936

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“Must-see.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/must-see. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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