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as in panoramas
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 opinions
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
that's one view, but I happen to disagree
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as in glimpses
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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as in inspections
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
upon closer view the painting was an obvious forgery
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as in reviews
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
I'll have to view all of the evidence before making a decision
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as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
viewed the latest changes and approved them
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Recent Examples of views
Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The clip, which has amassed over 14 million views and nearly 3 million likes, shows the little girl, who was only 4 days old at the time, with a grumpy expression on her face as her brother leans in for the smooch.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
One doesn’t turn to Wodehouse for unflinching satire, politically correct views, or even reality.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
On the heels of Carry-On, which has accrued over 172 million views since December 2024, Collet-Serra signed a multiyear overall film deal with Netflix last July, setting the psychological thriller An Innocent Girl as his first feature under the pact.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
The committee was later reconstituted with new appointees aligned with his views on vaccine safety, transparency and scientific rigor.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The planner pages include monthly calendar views, weekly spreads, address pages, lined note paper, and useful facts at a glance.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
The development with rolling hills and views of Fort Worth’s skyline is Discovery Land Company’s second in the area, after Vaquero Golf Club in Westlake.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Mount Fuji invites travelers to explore nearby hiking trails or take in the views from the Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
Social Syndicate co-founder Brendan Huffman views the restaurant as not only a new destination tailored for Coronado locals, but also a catalyst for invigorating the northern part of the island, which hasn’t attracted the kind of attention that the southern end has received.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
His model views university systems as the foundation of national competitiveness, with engineers receiving training in leadership to pursue entrepreneurship.
—Connie Etemadi, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
In addition to the environmental benefits, as a perennial, versus an annual grain, Kernza reduces the number of times a farmer has to drive a tractor over the field to seed a crop, which The Land Institute also views as a benefit.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Jan. 2026
Currently, skepticism remains high, which Lee views as a contrarian buy signal.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Dan Diker, president of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, said Israel views Turkey as a strategic threat rather than a neutral actor.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
That lesson still shapes how Cuba views Washington.
—Eyder Peralta, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
Gaia views the galaxy from a position far from Earth.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
These unobstructed views provide a backdrop for the living room, kitchen and primary suite in a home that has been cherished by the Clark family for many years, according to public records and news archives.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The clip, which has amassed over 14 million views and nearly 3 million likes, shows the little girl, who was only 4 days old at the time, with a grumpy expression on her face as her brother leans in for the smooch.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
One doesn’t turn to Wodehouse for unflinching satire, politically correct views, or even reality.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
On the heels of Carry-On, which has accrued over 172 million views since December 2024, Collet-Serra signed a multiyear overall film deal with Netflix last July, setting the psychological thriller An Innocent Girl as his first feature under the pact.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
The committee was later reconstituted with new appointees aligned with his views on vaccine safety, transparency and scientific rigor.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The planner pages include monthly calendar views, weekly spreads, address pages, lined note paper, and useful facts at a glance.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
The development with rolling hills and views of Fort Worth’s skyline is Discovery Land Company’s second in the area, after Vaquero Golf Club in Westlake.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Mount Fuji invites travelers to explore nearby hiking trails or take in the views from the Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Morss views himself in a much better position now.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
Social Syndicate co-founder Brendan Huffman views the restaurant as not only a new destination tailored for Coronado locals, but also a catalyst for invigorating the northern part of the island, which hasn’t attracted the kind of attention that the southern end has received.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
His model views university systems as the foundation of national competitiveness, with engineers receiving training in leadership to pursue entrepreneurship.
—Connie Etemadi, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
In addition to the environmental benefits, as a perennial, versus an annual grain, Kernza reduces the number of times a farmer has to drive a tractor over the field to seed a crop, which The Land Institute also views as a benefit.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Jan. 2026
Currently, skepticism remains high, which Lee views as a contrarian buy signal.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Dan Diker, president of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, said Israel views Turkey as a strategic threat rather than a neutral actor.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
That lesson still shapes how Cuba views Washington.
—Eyder Peralta, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
Gaia views the galaxy from a position far from Earth.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for views
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Day trips to Amalfi-style Taormina are well-advised for those who have yet to gawp at its clifftop panoramas across the Mediterranean or its film star hotels, as are jaunts to the rambling flea markets and splendidly scruffy trattorias of nearby Catania.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Drive the ten-mile Ocean Drive loop, a scenic coastal route lined with rocky coves, Atlantic panoramas, and some of Newport’s most impressive historic estates.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor offered sharp commentary on Tuesday about the Supreme Court‘s recent rulings, claiming the high court has adopted several past dissenting opinions as new rulings.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Jan. 2026
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As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The family frequently offers glimpses of their lives together in Texas.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Hadid posted some behind-the-scenes glimpses and stills from the upcoming show to her Instagram.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As a result, the manufacturer recommended visual inspections during routine maintenance cycles, typically every 60 months, rather than urgent repairs or mandatory part replacement.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the company suggested the bearing race should be observed during routine inspections.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When the Colorado General Assembly considers the PUC sunset law in the upcoming session, DuVivier hopes lawmakers expand the agency’s authority as part of the process that reviews programs.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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An InStyle writer reviews the Yse Beauty Wide Awake Brightening and Depuffing Eye Cream, a makeup-skin care hybrid with ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the first ad, which debuted in early January, a man notices a woman smiling at him from down the bar.—
Rahul Goyal,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Kim notices a row of objects lined up on one side of the kitchen table.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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China regards Taiwan as its own territory and maintains its right to take control of the island one day, including by force.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Which is tear apart a lot of innocent lives around this country, most notably in Democratic sanctuary cities such as Chicago and nearby — men, women and children whom Trump’s overly aggressive, indiscriminate deportation force regards as not having the right skin color or national origins.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Camlibel Village is a popular one because of its gorgeous Aegean Sea vistas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Ways to see the skyline Sydney is a city with many scenic vistas, and there are so many ways to take advantage of the views.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Views.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/views. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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