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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

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
But Campbell needs to look in her rear-view mirror. Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026 That makes this an excellent time to explore different philosophies around your unique view on life. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
The free service, narrated by podcaster Tom Henschel, lists publicly accessible wildflower viewing points in Southern and Central California. Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026 Cran Nut Mix was featured in several ads from 2024 that can be viewed on the Orchard Valley Harvest YouTube page. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • Within the acrylic bubble are two front passenger seats and a rear pilot seat, meaning the owner and/or guests enjoy an uninterrupted ocean panorama.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The camera app's UI provides easy access to photo, video, portrait, add-me, night sight, panorama, and long exposure modes.
    Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That divergence of opinion hasn’t provided a national consensus for a permanent time standard.
    Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
  • What’s your most unpopular workplace opinion?
    Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The exhibition is only a first glimpse of the much larger collection that will soon be on view in the new museum in Jerusalem.
    Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Studt recommends heading over to one of Palm Beach County’s larger nature preserves, such as Cypress Creek Natural Area in Jupiter or Loxahatchee Slough in Palm Beach Gardens, to catch a glimpse of the spirited flocks.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • On March 5, CBP officers at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, came across a 2021 Peterbilt tractor headed toward Mexico, and selected the vehicle and driver for inspection.
    S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Obama signed a deal with Iran to allow for inspection of its nuclear facilities, which Iran complied with 100%.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
  • At the beginning of the fall semester this school year, UT Arlington’s Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice started a new course in partnership with Arlington police to give students the opportunity to review APD cold cases and try to develop new leads.
    Emerson Clarridge Updated March 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Peru has seen eight presidents in the past decade, with several heads of state removed by Congress after corruption accusations.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
  • But execs — some of whom will meet with Vice President JD Vance today — with a slightly longer perspective look at this moment and see mainly chaos, not profit.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • For now, the Halligan appeal remains the clearest test case, and the administration seems dead-set on appealing it until the Supreme Court decides whether to consider the matter for a merits argument.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The vast majority of employees at TSA are considered essential, and roughly 50,000 continue to work without pay during the funding lapse.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But execs — some of whom will meet with Vice President JD Vance today — with a slightly longer perspective look at this moment and see mainly chaos, not profit.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Their perspectives should be central to the story, and Theroux’s even inadvertent sidelining of their experiences underscore a deeper issue facing the accurate portrayal of sexism and gender dynamics in documentaries.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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