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.

Examples of a sight/wonder to behold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Spanish Revival home, owned and transformed by celebrity hairstylist Rob Talty, is truly a sight to behold with its ombré pink exterior and lush garden that’s a habitat for butterflies and hummingbirds. —

Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 18 June 2024 That includes people like Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, whose bushy mustache is a sight to behold. —

Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024 Molly proceeds to have a mental and physical breakdown that is truly a sight to behold. —

Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 May 2024 The museum itself is a sight to behold, made out of a natural-colored cement that blends seamlessly into the landscape. —

Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for a sight/wonder to behold

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