Simple Definition of vista

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vista

noun

plural vistas
1
: a large and beautiful view of an area of land or water
colorful mountain vistas
2
: a large number of things that may be possible in the future
Computers have opened up (whole) new vistas for scientific research.

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“Vista.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/vista. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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