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
The Carry can track player movements in 2K HD video with three outward-facing cameras, while an upward-facing fourth camera tracks the ball traveling towards the net and back down for an unobstructed view of both the player and the shot. Shirl Leigh july 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026 Truist's view matches the Wall Street consensus, where 23 of 38 analysts covering Biogen rate it a buy or strong buy, LSEG data shows. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Verb
If the draw against Spain was viewed as a one-off, this game emphatically reaffirmed the resilience of this Cape Verde team. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Still, some Puerto Ricans such as Díaz view the topic as part of the island’s history, initially brought to the Caribbean by 16th-century Spaniards when the island was first colonized. Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • Reached by several hundred steps, the summit rewards visitors with sweeping views across the town, islands and surrounding sea, one of Norway’s most memorable city panoramas.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Ernaux, the surprise French Nobel winner, packs this absorbing panorama with domestic, academic, and pop-cultural details.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • The commissioners’ proclamation said the school district’s arguments in its 2024 lawsuit against the Education Department informed much of the opinion.
    Mary Ella Hastings July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Despite their differing opinions on Oppenheimer, everyone in the studio was jazzed to see what Nolan had made (though Hannah was a little skeptical of Matt Damon as Odysseus).
    Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 14 July 2026
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  • But glimpses of a strategy emerged in the preliminary hearing.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • In December, Knightley gave fans a rare—and hilarious—glimpse into the early days of their relationship, including a frustrating characteristic of his.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Restaurants that score under 70 require a follow-up inspection.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Authorities announced a blanket inspection following the May explosion, China's deadliest mining accident in years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Patients would initiate the request, to be reviewed by health professionals within 15 days, and then confirm it after a period of reflection lasting at least two days.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium might never again see two comebacks like the ones engineered by Messi in Atlanta.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • She’s seen during a dance rehearsal, a silly social media clip, and onstage from their Lollapalooza set, the latter of which came before her announcement in February to step away from Katseye.
    Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • And on bikes no-one sane would ever consider banging around a racetrack on.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • The Teller's wedding no-show still comes a surprise, considering Keleigh has been friends with Taylor for well over a decade.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
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  • From a team perspective, DFW hosted all four semifinalists and the top seven goal scorers in the entire tournament.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Ripple brings together diverse perspectives from other publications to show how the country is engaging with today's biggest stories.
    Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, Washington Post, 15 July 2026

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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