see (something) in (something or someone)
phrasal verb
saw (something) in (something or someone); seen (something) in (something or someone); seeing (something) in (something or someone); sees (something) in (something or someone)
: to notice or perceive (something good or attractive) in (someone or something)
I think their plan is crazy, but he apparently sees something in it.
I can't understand what she sees in him.
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Must see in a cinema and stay through the end credits!
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 19 May 2025
Their presence, alongside flowering corridors and foliage, helps shape what visitors and residents alike expect to see in Florida.
—Tal Coley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Mickey, Minnie and their friends have vibrant new party outfits just for the occasion, which guests can see in person during meet and greets and in the new Celebrate Happy Cavalcade at Disneyland Park.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 17 May 2025
However, as viewers see in the new season, which came out on Thursday, the 25-year-old’s new exploration of her own wants and needs isn’t always easy.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 15 May 2025
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 19 May 2025
Their presence, alongside flowering corridors and foliage, helps shape what visitors and residents alike expect to see in Florida.
—Tal Coley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Mickey, Minnie and their friends have vibrant new party outfits just for the occasion, which guests can see in person during meet and greets and in the new Celebrate Happy Cavalcade at Disneyland Park.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 17 May 2025
However, as viewers see in the new season, which came out on Thursday, the 25-year-old’s new exploration of her own wants and needs isn’t always easy.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 15 May 2025
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“See (something) in (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20%28something%29%20in%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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