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
Even so, the view here is that the harsh criticism of Romo and Nantz has been excessive among some media critics. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 The new system aligns with that of Shorts, where views include the number of times a video starts to play or replay, regardless of duration. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
Because his body has broken down over the past several years, many fans do not view him favorably, and his presence likely cost the Yankees the opportunity to acquire Bryce Harper and other high-profile superstars in free agency or trades. Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The source said the TCU staff was aware of mounting tensions, but viewed it as just a part of competitive football in fall camp, not bullying. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • George Orwell’s dystopian classic blends political and science fiction into a chilling panorama of high-level surveillance and manipulation.
    Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In general, seek a perch with clear panoramas—such as a hilltop or open field instead of a thick forest.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The family explored private healthcare for another opinion, but the first consultation didn’t go to plan.
    Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The ruling Thursday said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of the Post’s opinion desk.
    Corey Williams, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But the Jets at least got a glimpse of the potential — and a unit that can be even scarier when Hall and Sadiq are healthy.
    Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • People got a glimpse of everyday life, but also the connection between life and death.
    Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Give New Arrivals a Quarantine Period Even the most careful inspection isn’t foolproof, so consider also keeping plants that spent the summer outdoors separate from your indoor collection for a few weeks.
    Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Eat & Run passed a callback inspection Friday to reopen in time for weekend business.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Congress now has 90 days of continuous session to review the agreement, which would go into effect absent objection.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Still, the archetypal influencer in our cultural imagination is not a man reviewing watches on YouTube or hosting a podcast from his studio in Austin.
    Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Institutional investors still seem to see growth opportunities, even if some sovereign wealth funds show signs of potential pullbacks.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The expansion will see Amazon Web Services (AWS) deploy 2 million additional Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) in fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Takaichi's remark crossed what China considers a red line in its relations with other countries about Taiwan, which is a self-governing island that Beijing claims as its territory.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Last week, amid trade talks with the US, Carney asked premiers to consider bringing US alcohol back to store shelves in hopes of reaching a deal.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But from a brand perspective, YSL Beauty took the number-one spot in 2025 and has held on to it since.
    Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For perspective, that's about the same weight as seven African bush elephants, the largest land animal on earth.
    Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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