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
Buyers considering high-end properties in Vail often weigh proximity to town, access to outdoor activities and views. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 The latter can struggle here, so grippers are the more effective method in Danu’s view. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
Instead, the inaugural test should be viewed as an important development milestone in an ongoing program. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 His first Trocadéro show with the Eiffel Tower as its backdrop was Vogue Runway’s most-viewed of the season. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • Access to the private and quietly serene Regent Club, set at the top of the resort with an adults-only pool embracing the full panorama, is only included for villa and penthouse guests but is available as an add-on to suite bookings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • In my opinion, every good movie that enters the German market helps the German market, and the theatrical market in general.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Try to get an opinion from a local paleontologist or someone who studies biology, at least.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The disclosure offered a rare glimpse into the intelligence connections of two long-time behind-the-scenes-operators, whose relationships with figures tied to the conspiracy are emerging as a focus of Sanon’s defense.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • For now, PhotoTat offers a glimpse of tattoos that people might one day change simply by changing the light.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Our teams generate enormous amounts of information through work orders, building systems, staffing, purchasing, inspections, utilities, customer requests, asset histories and budgets.
    — Justin Wisor, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Monday’s routine inspection found 15 total violations, including five high priority ones.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Better drafts, uneven learning Autor and six co-authors published the study as a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, which has not been peer-reviewed.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The Chargers coach recalled witnessing Ditka's generosity while the two reviewed a game plan in Ditka's office.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But the spring 2027 shows also saw a focus on more than those two accessories categories.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Expect to see rare bottles pulled from the shelves and all manner of weird and wonderful concoctions offered up from the menu and from their encyclopedic knowledge of drinks.
    — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Also consider what your preferred format of communication is, whether that be live chat or a phone line, and if a particular brokerage offers that.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Large rental agencies often don’t bother recovering vehicles that disappear across the border, and consider the loss the cost of doing business, Carter said.
    — Steve Fisher Special Correspondent Follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Warner can explain the game from the quarterback’s perspective, while Kelce spent his career dealing with everything happening directly in front of the quarterback.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments reflect a wide range of perspectives on retirement, emphasizing the importance of personal circumstances and priorities.
    — John Csiszar, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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