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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of view
Noun
First and foremost were all the family holidays where contrarians attempted to ruin things like the wonder of Christmas by trotting out their anti-Santa Claus views. Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025 This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are not necessarily those of Scientific American. Mark Boslough, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
Verb
The free, 9:15 p.m. drone show and 9:30 p.m. fireworks show can also be viewed from the green space area north of the Longmont Museum, and the City of Longmont Recreation Center, south of Left Hand Creek. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 25 June 2025 The new poll from Susquehanna Polling suggests that Fetterman remains narrowly above water among Democrats, but that Republicans view him even more favorably. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • The panorama, captured on May 2 by NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter, shows Arsia Mons, one of the largest volcanos on the Red Planet.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 June 2025
  • Hike nearby Matt Davis Trail for sweeping ocean panoramas or just plop down on the sand.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Richie’s work on himself continues to, in my opinion, sustain all hope for humanity.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
  • In my opinion, being an entrepreneur is more than just launching new businesses and accomplishing objectives.
    Bharath Kumar Kakkireni, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Thousands of fans will line the streets along Fort Lauderdale beach Sunday to catch a glimpse of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.
    David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2025
  • That’s left many scrambling on various social media apps to see what’s happening — again, only a glimpse of life able to reach the internet in a country of over 80 million people.
    Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • This component classifies requests and forwards to the WAF just the ones needing inspection, such as dynamic content requests, and offloads the WAF by caching responses.
    Alexander Krizhanovsky, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • The most recent audit found that the commission needs to complete its limited inspections, which are less thorough checks in between larger comprehensive inspections, and update its processes for evaluating and scheduling jail inspections.
    Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • The conclusion comes after an international research team reviewed artifacts recovered from Obłazowa Cave, one of Poland’s most important Paleolithic sites.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 June 2025
  • Kobach said that the policies violate parents’ rights under the U.S. Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act, which protects student records from public distribution and gives parents the right to amend, inspect or review those records.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • And club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is first on the list of those the club would like to see leave before the end of the transfer window.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • This creamy, dewy-finish option comes in 13 cheek colors to play with, including the cool-pink hue named Cheeky, seen above.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • That covert intervention brought something few in Washington had considered: decades of suppression of anyone deemed as an opponent of the Shah’s brutal regime.
    Robert Polner, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
  • Some consider Olean to be in the upper most region of Appalachia, a Rustbelt stereotype that— since 1974, the year of the shooting, has seen its population dwindle from 18,600 to 14,000.
    Sally Ventura June 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Lopez is also eligible for a no-trade clause from the Bucks, which makes no sense from Milwaukee’s perspective but would be objectively hilarious.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 21 June 2025
  • The new moon in Cancer on June 25 brings fresh energy and emotional perspective to a creative muse or perhaps even a romantic interest, so don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 June 2025

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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