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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
Mundane life can hardly compete with the glamorous charisma of Kim Novak and Jimmy Stewart in Vertigo or the epic vistas in Lawrence of Arabia.
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Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
During the ten-minute journey to the Mountain Station at 8,516 feet, the tram cars rotate slowly, offering spectacular vistas of the valley floor.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
While the weather is milder, the vistas will still be beautiful.
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Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
As magical as portions of the park may feel, the explanation behind the snowy vistas isn’t weather wizardry.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
Jutting north into Superior, the Keweenaw Peninsula reflects the region's copper mining history; Brockway Mountain Drive offers postcard-worthy vistas while connecting travelers to trailheads, waterfalls, and rocky shoreline.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
30 June 2026
Though long bypassed by interstates, the historic highway, home of scenic vistas and roadside curiosities, continues to attract travelers searching for an America of yesterday.
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David Morgan,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
About three-quarters of Paris rooftops use sheets of zinc as covering, producing the city's magnificent gray vistas that have long inspired artists and filmmakers.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Now that Highway 1 through Big Sur has reopened after nearly three years, be prepared to be wowed by majestic vistas once again.
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Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
During the ten-minute journey to the Mountain Station at 8,516 feet, the tram cars rotate slowly, offering spectacular vistas of the valley floor.
—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
While the weather is milder, the vistas will still be beautiful.
—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
As magical as portions of the park may feel, the explanation behind the snowy vistas isn’t weather wizardry.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
Jutting north into Superior, the Keweenaw Peninsula reflects the region's copper mining history; Brockway Mountain Drive offers postcard-worthy vistas while connecting travelers to trailheads, waterfalls, and rocky shoreline.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
30 June 2026
Though long bypassed by interstates, the historic highway, home of scenic vistas and roadside curiosities, continues to attract travelers searching for an America of yesterday.
—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
About three-quarters of Paris rooftops use sheets of zinc as covering, producing the city's magnificent gray vistas that have long inspired artists and filmmakers.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Now that Highway 1 through Big Sur has reopened after nearly three years, be prepared to be wowed by majestic vistas once again.
—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vistas
Noun
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Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.
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The rooftop bar, which offers stunning skyline views of the city and a pool, is now called Somewhere Special.
Noun
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But what really blew me away was the sheer scale of the panoramas.
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From a point roughly 1 million miles from Earth, the telescope is expected to survey the cosmos, capturing panoramas of hundreds of millions of stars and billions of galaxies.
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“Vistas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vistas. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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