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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of view
Noun
The second floor, geared for adults, presented early drafts of Seuss books and ephemera, but no unpacking of his political views. Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025 Braun has consistently said, and reiterated at a news conference Aug. 12, that his views on the subject would be dictated by the views of law enforcement, who would have to enforce any laws. Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Sure, the check sizes are bigger in the NFL and NBA, but for family offices with $100 million to invest, sports teams are now viewed as a reasonable allocation alongside stocks, bonds, commodities and real estate. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Digital and print subscribers can view, print and share individual pages or the entire edition by visiting our site. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • The panorama was taken with Perseverance's Mastcam-Z instrument and depicts a rippling surface nearby as well as hills in the distance some 40 miles (65 kilometers) away from the rover.
    Brett Tingley, Space.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The experience of being in it—and the hot tub boasting the same wide panorama—is inspiring and dramatic, much like the exquisite hotel itself.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Testers then tasted each of the sandwiches by themselves to form their opinion on the taste.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
  • In my opinion, there are seven managers in the sport better than Boone.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The unexpected adverse media campaign that was launched by those who resigned on 24 March 2025 has caused incalculable damage and offers a glimpse of the unacceptable behaviours displayed in private.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The unexpected adverse media campaign that was launched by those who resigned on 24 March 2025 has caused incalculable damage and offers a glimpse of the unacceptable behaviors displayed in private.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • But recent inspections at Boar’s Head sites in three states documented sanitation problems similar to those that led to the listeria contamination that killed 10 people and sickened dozens.
    Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
  • In case of doubt, competent authorities may carry out random on-site inspections of cybersecurity standards in the companies, for which the management can be held liable.
    Dennis-Kenji Kipker, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Fraud or scams can be reported to the Federal Trade Commission, which reviews unfair or deceptive business practices across the U.S. Such complaints also can be filed directly with your local district attorney’s Consumer Protection Office.
    Tina Chen, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Officials also put new protections in place when issuing contracts, such as requiring the county’s contract procurement office to review all contracts that come from supervisors’ discretionary funds.
    Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Anyone who’s hoping to see Byrne reunite with Talking Heads is out of luck.
    Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The fans were already on their feet waiting to see history.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Who the team is considering for director or when the selection will be announced remains under wraps.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Even the budget-friendly Igloo, which doesn’t perform at the same level as a rotomolded cooler, did quite well considering its price point.
    Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • As a result, Tess, Anna, Anna's daughter, Harper, and future step-daughter, Lilly, each get new perspectives forced upon them in an unexpected, but not too unfamiliar way.
    Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
  • For perspective, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet together spent roughly $222 billion in capex in 2024, projected to surge to $360 billion in 2025.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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