a sight/wonder to behold
noun phrase
formal + literary
: a wonderful or impressive thing to see
The huge crowd that gathered at the stadium was a sight/wonder to behold.
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Standing in their breeding plumage, the shorebirds are a sight to behold.
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Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
The many projects in South Baltimore along the waterfront are a sight to behold.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
With its idyllic front lawn, gurgling fountain, and two-story deck, Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn is a sight to behold.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
And while Tolbo Lake is certainly a sight to behold, the Golden Eagle Festival tour also shines a spotlight on Ulaanbaatar, a storied city that was formally settled in 1778.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
The many projects in South Baltimore along the waterfront are a sight to behold.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
With its idyllic front lawn, gurgling fountain, and two-story deck, Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn is a sight to behold.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
And while Tolbo Lake is certainly a sight to behold, the Golden Eagle Festival tour also shines a spotlight on Ulaanbaatar, a storied city that was formally settled in 1778.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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“A sight/wonder to behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sight%2Fwonder%20to%20behold. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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