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
This special charge balances with the sleekness of its waterside view and location—all that makes for a one-of-a-kind Brooklyn base. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Between my mobility issues, the Parkinson’s diagnosis, the surgery, and the emotional effects of it all, withdrawing from public view was the most palatable reaction. Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 July 2026
Verb
The film’s trailer has been viewed 503 million times since being released on Monday. Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 July 2026 Those films begin with a self-aware military computer network that views humanity as a threat. ABC News, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • At the top of the residence, a rooftop deck offers 360-degree panoramas stretching from the Santa Monica Pier and Catalina Island to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
  • Corridors lead to unexpected courtyards, and staircases open to ocean panoramas.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Partnerships That Last Stapp has seen enough cross-sector partnerships announced with fanfare and wound down within a year to have strong opinions about what separates the two outcomes.
    Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Coaches and personnel staffers spoke on the condition of anonymity to offer their honest opinions on the players.
    Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Thousands of fans — treated with Doctor Doom masks and capes — waited nearly days to get a glimpse of Feige’s grand plan for the next era of the MCU.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 26 July 2026
  • Some species appeared frequently and predictably, like whale sharks and certain stingrays, while others surfaced only once or twice, offering rare glimpses into species that are otherwise difficult to study in the wild.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
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  • These include machine assembly, large-scale metal printing, post-processing, inspection, quality assurance and customer acceptance.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • The LaunchAgent uses an Apple-like name, which can make the entry blend in during a quick inspection.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Arkansas does not review private school curriculum or the qualifications of the school leaders; anyone is free to open a private school.
    Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Previously, applicants were to be reviewed by a screening committee to suggest top applicants to the superintendent’s leadership team, who then sent a recommendation for filling the position.
    Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • In the underwater video, an adult female orca is seen holding onto a dead sharp-tail sunfish that the group had previously killed.
    Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • If a complaint or case number is available under the tab, click on it and read through the document to see the disciplinary record.
    Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • The politically-fraught topic is also the subject of debate in Washington and in city councils and commissioners courts across the state, where communities have considered local tax incentives.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • The sandwiches don’t need to be boring in order to be quick and simple — consider gyros.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Interior designer Christiane Lemieux offered a more reassuring perspective.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The Power of Recognition From one perspective, the answer is yes.
    Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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

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