seeing is believing

phrase

—used to say that when something unlikely is witnessed, the truth of its occurrence or existence can no longer be doubted
I didn't think it could happen, but seeing is believing.

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If seeing is believing, then hearing is feeling. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026 According to renowned University of Oxford AI expert Professor Michael Wooldridge, seeing is believing. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026 For centuries, the proverb has reminded us that seeing is believing. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025 Many didn’t take our tethered flights seriously, but seeing is believing. — Paul Ridden july 30, New Atlas, 30 July 2025

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“Seeing is believing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seeing%20is%20believing. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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