panoramic

adjective

pan·​o·​ram·​ic ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mik How to pronounce panoramic (audio)
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Synonyms of panoramicnext
: of, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
a
: showing a full or wide view
a panoramic photograph of the Grand Canyon
panoramic views of the water
b
: comprehensive in scope or range of coverage
Once upon a time, surely before the advent of tenure, historians were disposed to write panoramic accounts of an important idea, synthesizing huge amounts of scholarship in a language accessible to nonspecialists.Alan Wolfe
… a splendid book, which plays to all its author's best qualities: the encyclopedic yet never oppressive knowledge; the bold panoramic grasp of vast periods …Peter Green
panoramically adverb
From this vantage, the house panoramically unfolds as a masterly indoor-outdoor landscape. Veronica McNiff

Examples of panoramic in a Sentence

a panoramic look at America's fascination with the automobile
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Frequent Cathay fliers like me have historically loved The Bridge for its panoramic views of Hong Kong’s mountainous islands and its central location in HKG’s Terminal 1, near Gate 35. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 Elsewhere on Deck 19, Horizon Park is located just above the Kids Aqua Park with loungers, a semi-covered patio with tables, cornhole and panoramic views. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 Travelers should also be sure to spend some time in Peninsula State Park, one of five state parks in Door County; climb the bluff top Eagle Tower for panoramic views. Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026 The Courtney Campbell Causeway is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike who can enjoy the panoramic views of the Bay. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for panoramic

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of panoramic was in 1796

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“Panoramic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panoramic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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