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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
This corner room offered the perfect view to keep watch over Main Street and the primary north-south international highway. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025 Out on the private roof deck, panoramic city views abound, offering the perfect setting for starting your day or sunset gatherings. Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Although the market viewed Adidas's weakness as bad for Nike, analysts at Jefferies have a much different take. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025 Friedman views the decision to invest in this core of players as a service to Dodgers fans, who will get to see their team succeed. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • Astronomers have unveiled the largest low-frequency radio color image of the Milky Way ever created, offering a sprawling cosmic panorama that reveals supernova remnants, stellar nurseries, pulsars and the intricate glow of gas and dust weaving through our galaxy’s heart.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The iconic meadow scene, during which Bella and Edward stare longingly at one another on the forest floor, reached new levels of enchantmemt thanks to a proper display of the scene's idyllic panorama.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Many of those viewers have strong opinions and allegiances and are deranged.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Durant’s difference in opinion wasn’t surprising to Green, knowing that their basketball philosophies aren’t always aligned.
    Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Helm catches glimpses of the humans.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
  • In Troy, officials recently unveiled a gold brooch and a rare jade stone, offering a glimpse into the city's pre-Greek past.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Upon re-inspection, the inspector saw gnaw marks on the plastic container and on three packages of almonds inside.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The flights through the once Category 5 storm have been particularly hairy, with one of the NOAA aircraft having to return to its base for a safety inspection after exceeding its g-force limits from the turbulence.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The president’s comments come after his administration expanded a federal program that deputizes local police to enforce immigration laws, signing up nearly 16,000 officers across 40 states as part of an effort to boost deportations, according to data reviewed by Bloomberg News.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Bonner reviews the construction plans in his office that afternoon.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
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  • Say the managers see a software provider on the block at a bargain price, and want to add it to a tech portfolio.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Conversely, first responders wouldn’t be able to see what's going on inside the aircraft.
    Staff Author, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
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  • Now, Seven Point is strongly considering Houlihan Lokey to provide the mark-to-market valuation analysis of its portfolio holdings to deliver to investors.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
  • The 24 entry-level terrace rooms start at 645 square feet, with spacious balconies overlooking the garden; the 14 Upper Terrace rooms, one floor up, are the same size, but considered ocean-facing, given the elevated viewpoint.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
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  • Kings coach Doug Christie — who was on that early 2000s team that nearly made the Finals — was one of many coaches and players throughout the NBA this week given the difficult task of answering questions about their perspectives of the ongoing legal case.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • But ask area residents how living or working in the City of Souls – surrounded by the unblinking fact of their own future – has impacted their perspective on death, and most respond with a shrug.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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