see and be seen
idiom
: to see and be noticed by important or fashionable people
We go to the club to see and be seen.
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Plop yourself beneath a fluttering umbrella to see and be seen.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Like the elegant Peacock Alley, the new place to see and be seen in Osaka, with its soaring ceilings, mesmerizing views and statement clock—a 144-year-old timepiece from legendary Japanese manufacturer Seiko—echoing the legacy of the original Waldorf Astoria New York.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
While those looking to see and be seen tend to snag a seat on the outdoor terrace under the famous red awnings, others opt for the privacy of one of the cozy banquettes, where legendary French film stars watch over them from their vintage black-and-white portraits on the walls.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Photographed by Bobby Doherty and shot at Mr. Chow Beverly Hills, the campaign honors Neiman Marcus’ culinary history and how restaurants have always served as places to see and be seen — while wearing the latest luxury fashion.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Like the elegant Peacock Alley, the new place to see and be seen in Osaka, with its soaring ceilings, mesmerizing views and statement clock—a 144-year-old timepiece from legendary Japanese manufacturer Seiko—echoing the legacy of the original Waldorf Astoria New York.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
While those looking to see and be seen tend to snag a seat on the outdoor terrace under the famous red awnings, others opt for the privacy of one of the cozy banquettes, where legendary French film stars watch over them from their vintage black-and-white portraits on the walls.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Photographed by Bobby Doherty and shot at Mr. Chow Beverly Hills, the campaign honors Neiman Marcus’ culinary history and how restaurants have always served as places to see and be seen — while wearing the latest luxury fashion.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
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“See and be seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20and%20be%20seen. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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