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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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verb

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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
Her videos have now amassed millions of views and thousands of comments. Jordan Greene, People.com, 8 May 2025 As each of the friends presented the view from their babycam to Olivas, viewers were greeted with the sight of sleeping tots. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Verb
Watching pretty women getting their clothes blown off by a gun shapes how boys view the world and their place in it. Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 May 2025 Get there early, around 4 p.m., to nab a prime viewing spot. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • Lightning bolts of red were flashing out of the cloud line and creating a beautiful panorama against the backdrop of black.
    Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Along with being surrounded by the dazzling panorama of rare orchids, tropical plants, herbs and fruit trees for sale by local and international vendors, the festival includes food and drink vendors, art, live music and lectures on orchid care and gardening.
    Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And the 69-year-old Leo has a trail of social media posts promoting opinion articles critical of Vice President JD Vance ‒ one as recent as April 14 ‒ over Vance's interpretation of Scripture and his position on immigration.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • As the years have passed and new storylines are tackled, John has tried to set some serious boundaries with Barb and her overbearing opinions.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • General Hospital isn't typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made a surprise return to the long-running drama.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 May 2025
  • Post yourself up at hotels like The Carlyle or The Mark, and you’re bound to catch a glimpse of one of your favorite singers or actors.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • The bill, which now goes to governor for a signature, pushes back the deadline for completing a structural integrity inspection and allows condo associations a two-year grace period in fully funding reserves.
    Greg Allen, NPR, 3 May 2025
  • The de minimis loophole allowed shipments of goods worth $800 or less to come into the United States duty-free, often skipping time-consuming inspections and paperwork.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Verb
  • Most players who aren’t reviewing the game should feel comfortable skipping these scenes and getting back to the action as quickly as possible.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
  • For the study, published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, scientists reviewed more than a dozen previous papers, including data on nearly 6,000 distance runners.
    Brian Mastroianni, Health, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • Southern Baptist churches lost more than a quarter-million members nationwide in 2024, the 18th straight year of decline, but saw baptism and attendance numbers rise.
    Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
  • Back to battle once again for their lives and a giant cash prize, the wordless preview sees contestants facing a series of high-stakes situations, involving guns, fists and an ominous giant gumball machine.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • These myths persist because the industry is still evolving, and many brands are learning to measure beyond what experts now consider to be superficial metrics, like likes or follows.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
  • Other provisions of the letter included that Harvard ban all DEI policies, or at least those that consider gender, race, ability, age, socioeconomic status, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, or nationality.
    Charlotte Y. Levy, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • From my perspective, part of the separation of - that the First Amendment offers to keep government out.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 May 2025
  • This helps both individuals gain perspective and prevents an emotional standoff from escalating.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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