post·card
ˈpōs(t)-ˌkärd 
2
: a card on which a message may be written for mailing without an envelope and to which the sender must affix a stamp
: picturesque, picture-postcard
a postcard village
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
Or consider northern destinations like Quebec City or Tallinn, Estonia, where cold weather and historic architecture create a postcard-perfect backdrop that seems delightfully unhurried.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2023
Residents in the building can enjoy a resort-style pool on the ninth floor with postcard views of downtown.
—Dallas News, 18 Mar. 2022
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Noun
Perched atop a rugged hill, our suite had a private pool, an outdoor shower and dining area, and postcard views of the sparkling waters–the sunrises from our east-facing bedroom were particularly magical.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
Or consider northern destinations like Quebec City or Tallinn, Estonia, where cold weather and historic architecture create a postcard-perfect backdrop that seems delightfully unhurried.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Don’t get used to it June 21, 2023 Huntington Beach was abuzz Wednesday morning as the almost postcard Southern California day kicked off.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2023
Residents in the building can enjoy a resort-style pool on the ninth floor with postcard views of downtown.
—Dallas News, 18 Mar. 2022
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“Postcard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postcard. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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