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

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Meanwhile, the 40% out-of-home lift for the afternoon Thanksgiving broadcasts on CBS and Fox has made an already must-see slate all the more valuable for in-game advertisers. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025 From drama to comedy, romance to horror, fantasy to realism, read on for PEOPLE's must-see movies of fall 2025. Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Here are ten must-see acts to keep an eye out for this weekend. Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Add in the fact that Ohio State is the defending champ and this Saturday afternoon matchup is must-see television. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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