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

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Controversy aside, the film launched Chalamet’s mainstream film career and has made each of Guadagnino’s subsequent outings must-see cinema. Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025 And make sure to add these other must-sees to your list when visiting New Bern. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025 Tucson is also home to the exceptional Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum, a must-see attraction for first-time visitors. Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Produced by Live Nation, the Lost Americana Tour will showcase MGK's evolution as one of music’s most dynamic live performers, blending rap, rock, and alt-pop with the high-energy spectacle that has made his shows a must-see worldwide. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for must-see

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Sep. 2025.

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