: something (such as a film) that must or should be seen
must-see adjective

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Catch Him in theaters on Friday, September 19, and read below for insight from breakout star Tyriq Withers about why the horror is one of the year’s must-see releases. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025 After Stefanik's viral grilling of Hochul in a congressional hearing, a debate between the two would be almost unfair, but must-see viewing. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025 On paper, this is a must-see match every season. Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025 Artistic Director Adam Burke said this must-see show puts the talent and passion of young teens on display. Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for must-see

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of must-see was in 1936

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“Must-see.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/must-see. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.

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