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

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As always, the adoption segments are must-sees. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 Feb. 2026 Best Hotels & Resorts Fryemont Inn Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Fryemont Inn is both a place to rest your head at night and a must-see chapter of Bryson City history. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026 Any standout features or must-sees? Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026 Game time is must-see TV, and everyone is talking about Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael Maye. Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for must-see

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First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Feb. 2026.

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