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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
For decades, road-trippers zoomed right past Wimberley, Texas—with its scenic vistas, untamed terrain, lazy tubing rivers, blooming wildflower fields, and tiny but tight-knit community.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Arizona has some of the most playful mountain vistas.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The suppurating contempt Sheridan feels for the Big Apple oozes its way through much of the series, its condescending pus infecting stunning vistas, swelling musical compositions and at least one award-worthy performance, courtesy of Michelle Pfeiffer.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the eye behind the film’s expansive IMAX vistas and the first woman of color ever nominated in this category.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Top 5 Can’t Miss Cruise the South Unit's 36-mile Scenic Drive to soak up sweeping vistas of the surrounding landscape and try to spot some of the park's free-roaming wildlife.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
All that has shaped him — people, cultures, histories, dust devils, and panoramic desert vistas — is inseparable from his lyrics and his sounds.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
The primary suite is the standout, though, with a massive, minimalist bed, panoramic vistas of the distant mountains, and a bathroom covered in shimmering red tiles.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Continue your coastal jaunt to Kwun Yam Beach, a launchpad to the Mini Great Wall, Cheung Chau's answer to a leisurely hike with vistas to vie for.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Arizona has some of the most playful mountain vistas.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The suppurating contempt Sheridan feels for the Big Apple oozes its way through much of the series, its condescending pus infecting stunning vistas, swelling musical compositions and at least one award-worthy performance, courtesy of Michelle Pfeiffer.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the eye behind the film’s expansive IMAX vistas and the first woman of color ever nominated in this category.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Top 5 Can’t Miss Cruise the South Unit's 36-mile Scenic Drive to soak up sweeping vistas of the surrounding landscape and try to spot some of the park's free-roaming wildlife.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
All that has shaped him — people, cultures, histories, dust devils, and panoramic desert vistas — is inseparable from his lyrics and his sounds.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
The primary suite is the standout, though, with a massive, minimalist bed, panoramic vistas of the distant mountains, and a bathroom covered in shimmering red tiles.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Continue your coastal jaunt to Kwun Yam Beach, a launchpad to the Mini Great Wall, Cheung Chau's answer to a leisurely hike with vistas to vie for.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vistas
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The attack illustrated the care news outlets must take in reporting during wartime, and the responsibilities of American journalists to report the perspective of countries its government views as enemies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Quiet luxury is the name of the game at Amanyara and the resort consists of one-to-two bedroom pavilions and three-to-six bedroom villas, each surrounded by forest, with park or ocean views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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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 17 Mar. 2026.
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