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
When Ariana Grande is on late night, that’s a moment to behold.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
If the lake were to completely dry up there would be a horror to behold.
—Dennis Hinkamp, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Jackman fills his grumpy clawed icon with rage, guilt and snark, plus a bit of mischief, and is an f-bombing joy to behold.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Carrie’s ultimate dream is walking the streets of the famed City of Lights, beholding fashion during the day and sipping a Cosmo at night.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
If the lake were to completely dry up there would be a horror to behold.
—Dennis Hinkamp, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Jackman fills his grumpy clawed icon with rage, guilt and snark, plus a bit of mischief, and is an f-bombing joy to behold.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Carrie’s ultimate dream is walking the streets of the famed City of Lights, beholding fashion during the day and sipping a Cosmo at night.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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What to know about the venue for the 97th Academy Awards When does 'The White Lotus' Season 3 premiere?—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Apparently, the older man does have the security clearance to know what happened, because his hand — which Cal presses to the device — unlocks the files.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 Feb. 2025
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Morgan Stanley upgrades Upstart to equal weight from underweight The firm sees an improving environment for the artificial intelligence lending company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The final three decades of the 20th century saw a fascinating transformation of the Ferrari grand tourer (GT) that, in many ways, came full circle by the time the clock ticked 2000.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Variety understands that the film is semi-autobiographical and is about the relationship between a father and his two young boys over the course of a day in the Nigerian city.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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However, understanding these potential impacts could help prepare humanity for this possible future.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Driving the news: Security researchers noticed Monday that 8Base's dark-web data leak site had a seizure notice from law enforcement agencies in Europe, Japan, the U.S. and the United Kingdom.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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By around noon on Monday, the mother noticed her 9-year-old son was not breathing, then called a family friend to take him to the hospital, according to the police chief.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Williams has been recognized with 13 Grammys on 39 nominations, for work on his own and in collaboration with artists such as Nile Rodgers, Daft Punk, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and Janet Jackson.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Honored for his performance as legendary musician Pete Seeger in A Complete Unknown, Norton, 55, was previously recognized by the Critics Choice Awards as an individual nominee for 2014’s Birdman and as an ensemble winner for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and Birdman.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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With the conclusion of the 2024 NFL season and Super Bowl LIX in the rearview, teams are already eyeing prospects.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump is eyeing the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Certain people still cannot comprehend this move, but the Mavericks feel good about their current position.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Players from a now bygone era couldn’t comprehend the notion of being nice to an opponent before kick off.—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Investigators said a license plate reader camera system last spotted the Buick LaCrosse, which is registered to Day's mother, in southeast Missouri at about 10 p.m. Sunday.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Harry looks at photos from the NHI murder crime scenes and spots Brian in the crowds, eyes fixed on Dex doing forensic work.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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