long view

noun

: an approach to a problem or situation that emphasizes long-range factors

Examples of long view in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In regard to the long view of the playoff race, that dichotomy of options could mean the Heat competing with a likely still-rebuilding Grizzlies roster, or potentially contending with Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, who will be 27 at the time of potential 2028-29 expansion. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026

For families thinking in generational terms, that long view becomes its own form of guidance. —Maria Williams, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026

Hosted by Daniel Denvir (also of The Dig) and historian Abdel Razzaq Takritti, the sixteen episodes in this project take an eye to the long view. —Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Mar. 2026

Orrenius, a vice president and senior economist at the Dallas Fed, set the scene with a long view of Texas growth. —Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for long view

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Geographical Definition

Longview

geographical name

Long·​view ˈlȯŋ-ˌvyü 

1

city in northeastern Texas population 80,455

Note: Longview grew rapidly in the 1930s after the discovery of oil in the area.

2

city on the Columbia River in southwestern Washington population 36,648