: an act of seeing, watching, or taking a look
especially
: an instance or the practice of watching television
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This year offers favorable viewing with minimal moonlight.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
In the days following his death, the city marked his passing with a two-day public viewing at PM23, the headquarters of the foundation Garavani founded with his business partner and lifelong companion Giancarlo Giammetti.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of Senegalese gathered for a public viewing in the area historically called Little Senegal in Harlem, then spilled into the streets waving flags, singing and dancing in an informal parade late into the night.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
His funeral comes after a two-day public viewing at the Valentino Foundation's headquarters.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
In the days following his death, the city marked his passing with a two-day public viewing at PM23, the headquarters of the foundation Garavani founded with his business partner and lifelong companion Giancarlo Giammetti.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of Senegalese gathered for a public viewing in the area historically called Little Senegal in Harlem, then spilled into the streets waving flags, singing and dancing in an informal parade late into the night.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
His funeral comes after a two-day public viewing at the Valentino Foundation's headquarters.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Viewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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