as in views
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
Granted, frustration can lead to a player seeking greener vistas, but what about the two-time 10th-place Heat exactly would make Erik Spoelstra’s team a green space at the moment for Anthony Edwards?
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Ford, 83, has stepped away from spending much of his time off the screen flying planes and is instead taking in beautiful vistas from the seat of his mountain bike.
—Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Although the sweeping vistas and eponymous blue hue of the mountains are reason enough to move to this part of the country, several other factors make the region a good place to live.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Set the scene Every view from Zadún feels cinematic, from the sweeping Sea of Cortez vistas to the desert landscape.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Grasses recover within a season or two, and the wide-open vistas that draw people to those landscapes remain intact, even after a fire.
—Kyle Manley, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
With its winding paths, extensive planting, and choreographed vistas offering views of four states, Olana is a sort of Gesamtkunstwerk to which Church devoted the final decades of his career.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The viewpoint at the top, with vistas to the west, north and east, is nearly as high as Lookout Mountain just to the north.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Cinematographer Guillermo Garza makes the most of the scenic locations, shooting gorgeous vistas and conveying the epic scale of the landscape with a plethora of drone shots.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Ford, 83, has stepped away from spending much of his time off the screen flying planes and is instead taking in beautiful vistas from the seat of his mountain bike.
—Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Although the sweeping vistas and eponymous blue hue of the mountains are reason enough to move to this part of the country, several other factors make the region a good place to live.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Set the scene Every view from Zadún feels cinematic, from the sweeping Sea of Cortez vistas to the desert landscape.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Grasses recover within a season or two, and the wide-open vistas that draw people to those landscapes remain intact, even after a fire.
—Kyle Manley, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
With its winding paths, extensive planting, and choreographed vistas offering views of four states, Olana is a sort of Gesamtkunstwerk to which Church devoted the final decades of his career.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The viewpoint at the top, with vistas to the west, north and east, is nearly as high as Lookout Mountain just to the north.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Cinematographer Guillermo Garza makes the most of the scenic locations, shooting gorgeous vistas and conveying the epic scale of the landscape with a plethora of drone shots.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vistas
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Instead, the massive Super Heavy booster plummeted back to Earth and crashed into the Gulf, beaming live views of its fall from space until the screen went black.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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And The Mark’s landmark digs have the suites, service, and skyline views to prove it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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As the missions continue — with Curiosity climbing higher along Mount Sharp and Perseverance scouting new terrain along Jezero's rim — more high-resolution panoramas are expected.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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To showcase the distinct regions each rover is exploring, NASA recently shared dueling panoramas composed from hundreds of photos taken between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Vistas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vistas. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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