see and be seen

phrase

: to see and be noticed by important or fashionable people
We go to the club to see and be seen.

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And who knows, maybe someday Fanatics Fest will become the place to see and be seen for any A-lister. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 Rather than functioning as another Palm Beach stage on which to see and be seen, it’s tucked discreetly behind the hotel, surrounded by greenery and striped loungers—a genuinely private place to disappear for an afternoon. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Dodgers fans go to games to see and be seen, as Pete Crow-Armstrong explained to the Los Angeles Times last April when the Cubs visited Dodger Stadium. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Its decor, personalized service and refined ambiance attracted guests from around the world, arriving to see and be seen. Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for see and be seen

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“See and be seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20and%20be%20seen. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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