view

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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of view Acceptance of transgender people is also down In a sign that views of LGBTQ+ issues may be shifting more broadly, the new Gallup poll found that about 4 in 10 Americans view changing one’s gender as morally acceptable, down from nearly half in 2021. Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 No wonder she’s attracted nearly 8 million subscribers to her YouTube channel and amassed nearly 2 billion views since launching the series in 2023. Randee Dawn, Variety, 26 May 2026 Why Judgment Must Be Distributed The traditional view of human-in-the-loop imagines a reviewer who checks outputs after the fact. Nitin Rakesh, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Both have strong views on AI and what must remain analog for their careers to thrive. Diane Brady, Fortune, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • Passengers can expect jaw-dropping scenery throughout the journey, from towering evergreens and pristine glacial lakes to panoramas of the Rocky Mountains.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • Chipmunks chitter around the bald summit as travelers marvel at the vast panorama unfurling at their feet.
    Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
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  • Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • Except where prohibited, acceptance of the Prize constitutes winner’s consent to Sponsor’s use of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, biographical information, hometown, and state for promotional purposes in any media without further payment of consideration.
    AJC.com, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
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  • Crowds lined the streets of the bucolic village of Kemble today to catch a glimpse of the royal guests attending the wedding of NHS paediatric nurse Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne.
    Laura Hawkins, Vogue, 6 June 2026
  • On May 13, several members of the team who helped care for Jameela after her premature birth got their first glimpse of the young primate with her surrogate mother at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
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  • Officials said the facility would have to undergo a follow-up inspection on June 5.
    Tim Fang, CBS News, 3 June 2026
  • The report was produced after an unannounced inspection by the DHS inspector general, whose office recently got an infusion of $20 million and plans to boost its inspections from four to six per year to potentially as many as 40 to 60.
    Laura Strickler, NBC news, 3 June 2026
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  • But advanced technology cannot replace reasonable judgment, sound perspective, or the ability to navigate human dynamics.
    Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
  • How budgeting apps work (from a security perspective) With your permission, budgeting apps often connect to your bank and other financial accounts to view your transactions.
    Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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  • Instead, Chesnut said, indigenous people linked the figure with the death deities of their own ancient belief systems.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 June 2026
  • But unfortunately, Rivers was also a man of his times in the belief that sending the men back to the front when cured was the optimal result.
    The Know, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
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  • At first glance, probably not much.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Those of us with a penchant for fashion have managed—not without effort—to put aside the knowing glances, caresses, and hugs to take in every detail of the look.
    Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 7 June 2026
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  • Forensic psychiatrist Richard Coffin conducted an in-person examination of Murekezi, and reviewed the criminal complaints, police reports and additional documents.
    Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
  • Two years from now, Los Angeles will face its final examination when athletes from around the world march into the Opening Ceremony and the eyes of billions turn toward Southern California.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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