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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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 Final Word While an airport can be a place to see and be seen by many people in a short period of time, a travel day is not the best time to rock your favorite pair of combat boots, dressy loafers, or stilettos. Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 For a classic daytime spot to see and be seen, head to Saint-Tropez Port. Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 And unlike previous seasons, which only hinted at Los Angeles, the show leans into the Hollywood glitz, shooting one scene at industry mainstay the Peninsula Beverly Hills, where Maddy (Alexa Demie) and Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) go to see and be seen. Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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