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

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Cat People is no exception, and a Golden Age must-see. Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025 Some are lesser-known and others are well-trodden, but each is a must-see during the holiday season. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025 Chavarria’s shows have become must-see events on the calendar, drawing industry heavyweights. Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025 But, with so many options, how does one narrow down the must-see attractions in the Badger State? Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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