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Definition of viewnext
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as in panorama
all that can be seen from a certain point the view of the mountains from the inn's porch is spectacular

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as in glimpse
an instance of looking especially briefly took a quick view of the Web page and decided that it didn't have what he was looking for

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How does the noun view contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of view are belief, conviction, opinion, persuasion, and sentiment. While all these words mean "a judgment one holds as true," view suggests a subjective opinion.

very assertive in stating his views

When is it sensible to use belief instead of view?

Although the words belief and view have much in common, belief implies often deliberate acceptance and intellectual assent.

a firm belief in her party's platform

When would conviction be a good substitute for view?

In some situations, the words conviction and view are roughly equivalent. However, conviction applies to a firmly and seriously held belief.

the conviction that animal life is as sacred as human

When can opinion be used instead of view?

The meanings of opinion and view largely overlap; however, opinion implies a conclusion thought out yet open to dispute.

each expert seemed to have a different opinion

Where would persuasion be a reasonable alternative to view?

The synonyms persuasion and view are sometimes interchangeable, but persuasion suggests a belief grounded on assurance (as by evidence) of its truth.

was of the persuasion that everything changes

In what contexts can sentiment take the place of view?

While the synonyms sentiment and view are close in meaning, sentiment suggests a settled opinion reflective of one's feelings.

her feminist sentiments are well-known

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Recent Examples of view
Noun
The call, still visible on YouTube had 114,000 subscribers and more than 14,000 views. Mará Rose Williams january 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026 The main levels have spectacular views, but get very crowded. Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
When Martindale went into his second interview with the Jets on Saturday, he was still viewed as the favorite. Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026 Medical technicalities aside, Bonior says Ye's open letter is a start in repairing the damage caused by his comments, widely viewed as antisemitic. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • And for photographer Petr Horálek, patience was key in creating this stunning panorama of the Milky Way galaxy above the Gemini South Telescope.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The panorama from my island summit is spellbinding.
    Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • But in the opinions of the two lead detectives on the case, to comment on every single one, to give credence publicly to even the most dubious messages, as Captain Donahoe was doing, only made the department look like a bunch of saps.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Your quirks, your opinions, your specific way of seeing the world, that's your competitive advantage.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In Chicago, Maisie catches a glimpse of the carousel and begs her benefactor to purchase it.
    Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Featuring Tz’utujil lyrics from Chavahaze, the song bridges linguistic and spiritual worlds, offering a rare glimpse into a living ancestral perspective.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2026
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  • While the next Neutron stage is being readied for its maiden flight, its Hungry Hippo fairing is undergoing post-delivery inspections ahead of transportation to MARS's Rocket Lab Launch Copmlex-3 (LC-3) for further tests.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The panel recommended making such inspections mandatory.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Prior to the shooting, videos reviewed by CNN show that tensions escalated quickly in a south Minneapolis neighborhood where a group of federal agents were conducting an operation.
    Thomas Bordeaux, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
  • However, in bystander videos of the shooting reviewed by The Associated Press, Pretti is seen with only a phone in his hand; none of the videos appear to show him with a weapon.
    Hannah Fingerhut, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Al-Maliki ended his second term in 2014 after the Obama administration’s growing frustration with his security blind spots that saw the rise of the Islamic State in the same year across a large swathe of Iraqi and Syrian territory.
    Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Someone who should not stumble into this, who should not have to see the grave of her loved one defaced.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Ripley is also reportedly being considered for a Women’s World Championship against Stephanie Vaquer, but that match could be complicated by Vaquer’s current injury status.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Without going into auto-pilot mode to schedule a meeting, consider evaluating it first.
    Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Regulatory initiatives across Europe, have impacted perspectives on product design, operational processes, and lifecycle management.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
  • There are risks of writing from the SGG perspective, just like there are risks of writing from the perspective of any deeply-flawed protagonist.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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