1
as in to know
to have a clear idea of
to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth
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2
as in to see
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I opened the window blinds and beheld snow everywhere
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Recent Examples of behold
The look book version of this film would be surely a document to behold.
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Then the group adds in the best pop hooks to be found on any Slowdive album — and possibly any shoegaze album, period — and the result is staggering to behold.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Stroll around and behold the sprawling gardens, luxurious poolside accommodations, spectacular ocean views and the fresh sea air and let the stress drain from your soul.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Her energy, her wit, her emotional intelligence is a thing to behold and really underpins a lot of the scenes and a lot of the work.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Then the group adds in the best pop hooks to be found on any Slowdive album — and possibly any shoegaze album, period — and the result is staggering to behold.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Stroll around and behold the sprawling gardens, luxurious poolside accommodations, spectacular ocean views and the fresh sea air and let the stress drain from your soul.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Her energy, her wit, her emotional intelligence is a thing to behold and really underpins a lot of the scenes and a lot of the work.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behold
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Brandon Galli-Graves, Staff Attorney at Justice Action Center, said that the organization does not know how DHS will conduct immigration enforcement toward beneficiaries of the program.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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As someone who lost their father before doing Top Chef and knowing the fire that can ignite someone going into this competition is unattainable.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Earlier this month, people in around 16 different states were blessed with the opportunity to see the swirling green, red and purple lights.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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For viewers who prefer to see the film on the big screen, Jaws is scheduled to be re-released in theaters on Aug. 29 in celebration of the film’s 50th anniversary.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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But Greene, a serial entrepreneur, says there’s been a missing piece — advanced search that can understand queries that go well beyond the basics of a title or actor.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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To understand how the deportation dragnet works, TIME joined ICE officers on a pair of morning raids in the New Orleans area.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Build space into your schedule to notice these things.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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La Rue claims Leto was observing her so intensely that her mother noticed.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Their relations date back to Pakistan's founding amid the United Kingdom's partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, with Iran being the second nation after the U.K. to recognize Pakistan's independence.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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This new list will recognize the world’s leading higher education institutions based on academic performance, student outcomes, and the institutional learning environment.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Trump may already be eyeing a replacement for the chair of the Fed.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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More Getty Images Now, with the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont upon us, one of the toughest courses that's freaking out professionals, Thomas is eyeing his new goal.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Algorithmic Literacy encompasses comprehending how AI systems process information, make decisions and generate insights — not as programmers.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In his final days, which my young mind couldn’t fully comprehend, a fresh bottle sat by his hospital bed.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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Armed with this information, these companies can spot patterns, identify seasonal trends, make accurate forecasts and scale their business with confidence.—
Aliaksandr Kuushynau,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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This week, the star was spotted in Los Angeles taking her dog—and bob—for a walk in a red Jacquemus dress and black heels.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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