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Definition of viewnext
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as in panorama
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 glimpse
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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How does the noun view contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of view are belief, conviction, opinion, persuasion, and sentiment. While all these words mean "a judgment one holds as true," view suggests a subjective opinion.

very assertive in stating his views

When is it sensible to use belief instead of view?

Although the words belief and view have much in common, belief implies often deliberate acceptance and intellectual assent.

a firm belief in her party's platform

When would conviction be a good substitute for view?

In some situations, the words conviction and view are roughly equivalent. However, conviction applies to a firmly and seriously held belief.

the conviction that animal life is as sacred as human

When can opinion be used instead of view?

The meanings of opinion and view largely overlap; however, opinion implies a conclusion thought out yet open to dispute.

each expert seemed to have a different opinion

Where would persuasion be a reasonable alternative to view?

The synonyms persuasion and view are sometimes interchangeable, but persuasion suggests a belief grounded on assurance (as by evidence) of its truth.

was of the persuasion that everything changes

In what contexts can sentiment take the place of view?

While the synonyms sentiment and view are close in meaning, sentiment suggests a settled opinion reflective of one's feelings.

her feminist sentiments are well-known

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Recent Examples of view
Noun
Acceptance of transgender people is also down In a sign that views of LGBTQ+ issues may be shifting more broadly, the new Gallup poll found that about 4 in 10 Americans view changing one’s gender as morally acceptable, down from nearly half in 2021. Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 No wonder she’s attracted nearly 8 million subscribers to her YouTube channel and amassed nearly 2 billion views since launching the series in 2023. Randee Dawn, Variety, 26 May 2026
Verb
Traders once viewed Raman as the favorite to win the mayor’s office, with nearly a 60% chance of victory at one point, though her odds collapsed on Kalshi after a May debate. Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 2 June 2026 An earlier draft of the executive order from May viewed by CNN called for a longer 90-day review period. Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • Passengers can expect jaw-dropping scenery throughout the journey, from towering evergreens and pristine glacial lakes to panoramas of the Rocky Mountains.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • Chipmunks chitter around the bald summit as travelers marvel at the vast panorama unfurling at their feet.
    Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • Nationwide poll on interest in the World Cup and opinions on related issues.
    Washington Post staff, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
  • Barca’s official salary limit fluctuated during the 2025-26 season, amid differences of opinion between La Liga and the club over that December 2024 sale of future revenues from VIP seats at the Camp Nou.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
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  • Crowds lined the streets of the bucolic village of Kemble today to catch a glimpse of the royal guests attending the wedding of NHS paediatric nurse Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne.
    Laura Hawkins, Vogue, 6 June 2026
  • On May 13, several members of the team who helped care for Jameela after her premature birth got their first glimpse of the young primate with her surrogate mother at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
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  • Officials said the facility would have to undergo a follow-up inspection on June 5.
    Tim Fang, CBS News, 3 June 2026
  • The report was produced after an unannounced inspection by the DHS inspector general, whose office recently got an infusion of $20 million and plans to boost its inspections from four to six per year to potentially as many as 40 to 60.
    Laura Strickler, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
  • Internal submissions from OneAmerica Financial employees are sent weekly via email, reviewed by Osowski, and voted on by the communications team.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • Montenegro and Albania are seen as the frontrunners among the Western Balkans, while Ukraine and Moldova are moving closer to opening formal membership talks.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 June 2026
  • The 29-year-old checked out of the game and was seen limping back to the locker room as the first quarter came to an end.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The Treasury Department will also consider using Iranian assets to support repairs for past damage, according to the source who confirmed earlier reporting from Reuters on Saturday.
    Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
  • He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • But advanced technology cannot replace reasonable judgment, sound perspective, or the ability to navigate human dynamics.
    Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
  • How budgeting apps work (from a security perspective) With your permission, budgeting apps often connect to your bank and other financial accounts to view your transactions.
    Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 4 June 2026

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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