Synonyms of viewingnext
: an act of seeing, watching, or taking a look
especially : an instance or the practice of watching television

viewing

2 of 2

present participle of view entry 2

Examples of viewing in a Sentence

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Noun
And Imax aims to up the ante on that feeling with a fully immersive viewing experience supported by the largest screens along with the company's proprietary projection system and film cameras, Gelfond says. Kamaron McNair Lee, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 But social media has dramatically changed the way people consume true crime over the past three decades, replacing a passive viewing with a constant stream of commentary, speculation and reactions unfolding in real time. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 The special event was a total lunar eclipse, with the best viewing from Australia and other Pacific regions. Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 For the best viewing, get as far away from bright lights as possible and give your eyes a few minutes to adjust to the darkness. Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1535, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viewing was in 1535

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“Viewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewing. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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