1
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth
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2
as in noticing
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 beholding
Smith also writes of beholding El Omrane, by the Swiss artist Helmut Federle.
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Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
With rooms ranging from 910 to 2,100 square feet, there’s plenty of room to stretch your legs, and the private walk-out balconies beholding all of the Strip certainly don’t hurt.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
There is something beautifully metaphysical, even healing, about beholding the spiritual substance of someone – or oneself, for that matter.
—Mark Swinney, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2025
Pynchon’s Orphic characters are often detectives who are tuned to the right the spiritual right frequency, discovering clues and linkages of the system without ever beholding the entire totality.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
With rooms ranging from 910 to 2,100 square feet, there’s plenty of room to stretch your legs, and the private walk-out balconies beholding all of the Strip certainly don’t hurt.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
There is something beautifully metaphysical, even healing, about beholding the spiritual substance of someone – or oneself, for that matter.
—Mark Swinney, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2025
Pynchon’s Orphic characters are often detectives who are tuned to the right the spiritual right frequency, discovering clues and linkages of the system without ever beholding the entire totality.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beholding
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Marcus tries to balance pushing Nick to keep playing while knowing his older brother has to do what’s best for him and his family.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Just worth knowing that the toilet facilities are going to be challenging to some.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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In practice, this means noticing the moment that your brain begins replaying an embarrassing scene and deliberately refusing to elaborate on it further.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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How the Slurpee became an American staple The Slurpee traces its roots back to the 1960s, when businessman Omar Knedlik developed a machine that partially froze soft drinks after noticing customers enjoyed semi-frozen sodas at his Dairy Queen franchise in Kansas.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Andy Mitten recently re-completed ‘the 92’ — that is seeing a game at all the current football grounds in England’s top four tiers.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Trump had expressed optimism to the Washington Examiner about seeing the bill on his desk this week.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Drones are hard to pinpoint on radar systems calibrated for spotting high-speed missiles and can be mistaken for birds or planes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Since the 1960s, this trove of demographic data has been instrumental in spotting patterns of discrimination and supporting civil rights investigations in the workplace.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Maybe a computer was a new tool for understanding poetry.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The week-long experience focuses on strength training to increase muscle mass; the importance of nutrition (especially protein); and understanding the long-term effects and impacts of weight loss medications.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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By then, Jeffries was eying a run for Congress.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Either way, when the team reports for training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe in late July, Rodgers will run out with the starters with the goal of leading the Steelers back to the playoffs while eyeing the franchise’s first postseason victory in a decade.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette will run daily articles recognizing 50 notable figures in Arkansas history to coincide with America250, the national commemoration of the country's 250th anniversary.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2026
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More millennials are recognizing perimenopause in real time, reading about treatment options, looking at personalized plans, and finding solutions such as telehealth companies.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The head of a fish, cooked and glossy gray, emerges from a latticed crust, regarding the ceiling with an unnerving, dull-eyed serenity.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Now, if Edwards were to create a narrative regarding relocation, that would be a different story.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Beholding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beholding. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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