beholder

Example Sentences

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Victory will then be in the eye of the beholder.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

But it’s important to remember that irrationality is often in the eye of the beholder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

And, yes, the most common takeaway remains: Parents have no idea what’s going on with their teenagers — though “horror” is in the eye of the beholder.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and, for them, this guts-and-grit victory will look beautiful from every angle.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025

Luck was in the eye of the beholder, I supposed.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon