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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

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Recent Examples of view
Noun
Because there's no optical view through the lens, camera makers are able to lean on digital corrections to remedy optical distortion, which in turn makes smaller lens designs with fewer glass elements possible. PC Magazine, 20 May 2025 In addition to planning for the right time, catching a view of the galaxy — and its shimmering band of stars stretched across the night sky – may require a bit of strategy. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
Verb
Watching pretty women getting their clothes blown off by a gun shapes how boys view the world and their place in it. Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 May 2025 Get there early, around 4 p.m., to nab a prime viewing spot. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • Lightning bolts of red were flashing out of the cloud line and creating a beautiful panorama against the backdrop of black.
    Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Along with being surrounded by the dazzling panorama of rare orchids, tropical plants, herbs and fruit trees for sale by local and international vendors, the festival includes food and drink vendors, art, live music and lectures on orchid care and gardening.
    Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • As the years have passed and new storylines are tackled, John has tried to set some serious boundaries with Barb and her overbearing opinions.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • And the 69-year-old Leo has a trail of social media posts promoting opinion articles critical of Vice President JD Vance ‒ one as recent as April 14 ‒ over Vance's interpretation of Scripture and his position on immigration.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • My journey began in Paris and swept through Reims, Mainz, Freiburg, and Zurich, offering glimpses of Europe’s rich agricultural heartlands and vibrant food scenes.
    Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
  • In these past few weeks, the Yankees are starting to see glimpses of that player.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Trains cannot resume until safety inspections and equipment checks are completed, meaning contingency bus and light rail services will continue for now.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
  • Traffic reopened in both directions after a preliminary inspection.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • For the study, published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, scientists reviewed more than a dozen previous papers, including data on nearly 6,000 distance runners.
    Brian Mastroianni, Health, 9 May 2025
  • The agency also conducted two other safety reports on the Philadelphia move in 2021, related to airspace realignment and training waivers, which CNN has not reviewed.
    Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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  • Back to battle once again for their lives and a giant cash prize, the wordless preview sees contestants facing a series of high-stakes situations, involving guns, fists and an ominous giant gumball machine.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • Southern Baptist churches lost more than a quarter-million members nationwide in 2024, the 18th straight year of decline, but saw baptism and attendance numbers rise.
    Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • Dolton police did not respond to requests for information about the block but Trustee Belcher said the area was considered the rougher part of the village.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 May 2025
  • It's been well over a decade since Aaliyah last scored a hit on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay tally, which is considered the most competitive radio ranking in those genres.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • Working with female directors opens up a lot new perspectives — and that really makes a difference now that everyone’s looking for originality.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2025
  • From the perspective of an investor, this resembles a business where control completely subordinates performance.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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