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all that can be seen from a certain point
a gorgeous vista of the mountains from the front window
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Recent Examples of vistas
This is where the concrete jungle meets the actual jungle, where every hike rewards with Instagram-worthy vistas and beaches recalling Caribbean-style island time.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
But its scenic vistas belie its severe demographic crisis, with farmers aging and a lack of major economic opportunities sending young people to the big cities like Tokyo.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
Built as a resort for 19th-century nobility, the town still has plenty of stately vistas, particularly striking after a snowfall.
—Andrew Fedorov, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
In 1996, the Four Seasons turned the property into an urban oasis, with breathtaking vistas and floral paths.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
The vistas are hypnotic to the point of drugginess.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
The world-class 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, with its scenic vistas of canyons and cliffs, is a showpiece within Red Ledges.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
But those vistas might be surpassed by the starry night scenes guests will be able to take in from the state-of-the-art rooftop observatory and outdoor terrace bar at the sophisticated resort, which is located within the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The dearth of crowd noise somehow amplified the incredible vistas.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
But its scenic vistas belie its severe demographic crisis, with farmers aging and a lack of major economic opportunities sending young people to the big cities like Tokyo.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
Built as a resort for 19th-century nobility, the town still has plenty of stately vistas, particularly striking after a snowfall.
—Andrew Fedorov, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
In 1996, the Four Seasons turned the property into an urban oasis, with breathtaking vistas and floral paths.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
The vistas are hypnotic to the point of drugginess.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
The world-class 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, with its scenic vistas of canyons and cliffs, is a showpiece within Red Ledges.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
But those vistas might be surpassed by the starry night scenes guests will be able to take in from the state-of-the-art rooftop observatory and outdoor terrace bar at the sophisticated resort, which is located within the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The dearth of crowd noise somehow amplified the incredible vistas.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vistas
Noun
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Drink in the views of this lovable landmark from outside Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen, and Portside restaurant below, or dine inside one of the shells at upscale Bennelong.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The city’s top attractions include riding the Cerro de Monserrate funicular to sweeping views and a 17th-century monastery, visiting the colonial La Candelaria neighborhood, and spending time in the Gold Museum, home to invaluable gold artifacts and insights on indigenous Muisca culture.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Нe used a triangulation method, identifying distinctive features in Luna 9’s original 1966 ground-level panoramas—two distant hills, specific boulders and an ejecta streak—and matched them with topographic data from the LRO’s laser altimeter.—
Ilya Ferapontov,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lake views are a major highlight, with jaw-dropping panoramas of Lake Tahoe from the lifts and trails.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Vistas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vistas. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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