Definition of viewnext
1
as in panorama
all that can be seen from a certain point the view of the mountains from the inn's porch is spectacular

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
3
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

4

view

2 of 2

verb

Synonym Chooser

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

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of view
Noun
And there are a handful of seats at the top of the upper deck adjacent to the scoreboards that have obstructed views of one corner of the field, so few dozen fans will find a less than premium experience. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 One of North Carolina’s most iconic peaks, Grandfather Mountain is not far from Banner Elk and offers some of the best fall views in the state. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
Families can view their own child’s MAP Growth Report through the Focus Parent Portal, district officials said. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026 The Marine Mammal Center encouraged the public to let the whale be and ensure to view it from a respectful distance. Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • The embroidered panorama depicting the last successful invasion of England goes on public display at the British Museum this week, back on British soil for the first time since the 11th century.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The jail, a beige 12-story obelisk, overlooks all of downtown Las Vegas – a Bosch-in-the-sunbelt panorama.
    Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Capricorn Moon squares Mercury in your sign, making family expectations, tradition, or someone else’s opinion feel louder than usual.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Jurors must be able to deliberate candidly without fearing that every argument, compromise or expressed opinion will later become evidence in litigation.
    Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Public filings from Cutera, ZO’s former distributor in Japan, offer a rare glimpse.
    Bilin Lin, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • For a glimpse of that, just watch any news conference of his.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The company must notify the NRC when the excavation is open for inspection.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Would there be more players in these industries if there were fewer government safety rules and inspection regimes?
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Courts can also review objective legal questions, such as whether the evidence was sufficient — as Clancy’s lawyer is now asking the judge to do.
    Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Other research, reviewed in my own work, has shown that stories from our early oral traditions share similar traits to one another.
    Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Emmys nights one and two saw Widow’s Bay pick up a whopping eight trophies, one short of The Studio’s total of nine last year, and this evening might end with Widow’s Bay grabbing a lot of the same awards The Studio did last year.
    Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The bookshelf becomes a collective record of the times, ways of seeing, forms that flourished during particular eras, and also questions that persist across centuries.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Badio, considered a key suspect, was arrested in Haiti in October 2023 after being on the run for more than two years.
    EVENS SANON, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • There will be recruiting battles and NIL headaches and portal defections and angry message boards and all the other insanity that comes with coaching at a place where fans consider 9-3 an average record rather than an accomplishment.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Sheeran’s fans inside the stadium have a different perspective.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • His book is described as telling the story of Diana's life from his perspective as her brother.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster