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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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 From my own experience, art biennials in Africa are the go-to for emerging artists, cultural producers, and aspiring curators to introduce or announce themselves, to see and be seen. Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026 There was a time when Cincinnati's Lunken Airport was a place to see and be seen. Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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