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
The 102-acre estate is something to behold, with its fig and olive trees and gardens with roses and Italian herbs surrounded by views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
This is a truly captivating sight to behold.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
But watching Marie go into full mama bear mode is a sight to behold.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
But behold the humble mason bee!
—Martha Ann Overland, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
This is a truly captivating sight to behold.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
But watching Marie go into full mama bear mode is a sight to behold.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
But behold the humble mason bee!
—Martha Ann Overland, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behold
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Francis, who took his name after Saint Francis of Assisi, was known for his outreach to the poor and those in poverty and that will be reflected in his minimalist burial at Saint Mary Major.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Okay, Emily’s mom knows her as faith and is referring to some mysterious fire.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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Horsetail is a great option for travelers with accessibility concerns, while those who want more can hike to Upper Horsetail Falls and see the cave that’s tucked behind the curtain of water.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Healthcare, industrials, and technology sectors also saw better earnings growth rates last week.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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How to help people process, understand and live with this to the best of their ability is really the key to having the best quality of life.—
Michelle Riba,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Dave [Watson] and his team have worked hard to understand the reasons for this disconnect and have identified two primary causes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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Turn Overcoming Fear Into A Daily Game Make it into a game to notice your vulnerabilities and find your courage.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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After his College Hill debut, his skin cleared up and people noticed.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Modular space existed, but the application has accelerated as corporations, school districts and builders recognize the efficiency and expense benefits.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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While at the event, George was recognized for his work with the Pope's arts foundation, Scholas Occurrentes, and was presented with the Olive Medal of Peace.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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But companies have long eyed the ocean floor as a potential source of metals like nickel, cobalt, manganese and copper, which are used in batteries for electric vehicles and other technologies.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Walz has been eyed as one of the next leaders of the Democratic Party after the election loss.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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Coming back, suddenly, as a stadium act is hard to comprehend for the Ragweed frontman.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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Utilize process intelligence to bridge the gap between employees and machine workflows, leveraging AI to capture and comprehend data.—
Adam Bujak,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Abby went out to take watch and spotted two people on horseback, later revealed to be Joel and Dina, who had gone out early on patrol together.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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Notably, one is the worker who spotted the tendrils in the pipes but didn’t have the opportunity to share that update with anyone.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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