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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
From La Minerva’s rooftop bar and restaurant, visitors can admire views of the domes of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza and Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Altare Della Patria and the tower of the Quirinal. Julianna Bragg, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024 Coleman, who has more than 600,000 Instagram followers and several TikToks with over a million views, fancies himself as a bit of a travel influencer as well. Demarco Williams, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Musk’s close relationship with Trump has so far been viewed as a benefit for the stock, and the company’s future. Brian Evans, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024 The public traditionally views Jaguar as a luxury car brand that has appeared in countless films like James Bond and others. Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for view 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
  • The gravel route, enjoyed via bike or on foot, offers sweeping panoramas, including near perfect west-facing views with only distant Adirondack peaks on the horizon.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The location provides vastness: broad river, craning towers, open sky draped between boroughs, and a panorama of the whole history of New York, from the first Dutch settlement on Governors Island to skyscrapers still under construction.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 July 2024
Noun
  • The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations with which the author is affiliated.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Three other pathologists agreed, but the Boulder Police are relying instead on this man's opinion.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Some scientists speculate that these objects may be the remnants of previous binary star mergers, suggesting that D9 could offer a glimpse into their origin.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, meanwhile, incorporated six images from the last 12 months into their card—offering a glimpse of their family life in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
    Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • There's nothing too unusual about that, but closer inspection revealed the planet, called PSR B1620-26b, to be quite weird.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Upon further inspection, medical staff at the Fort Worth shelter realized that there was even more to the pup’s suffering than met the eye.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But agency records reviewed by the Daily News show the Department of Buildings kicked into action after Lewis-Martin put word in with Vilenchik on the Hotel on Rivington renovations.
    Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Some routes are so popular they are considered attractions in their own right with ratings on travelers review websites like TripAdvisor.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Decide below, then see what readers across the globe think.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The Sea Kings’ final game, a 55-19 win over Twelve Bridges of Lincoln at Saddleback College in the state bowl game, saw quarterback Ryan Rakowski pass for a state record-tying six touchdowns.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors.
    Medha Singh, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is considering a bid by Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip to toss out his conviction and grant him a new trial.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • An African History of Africa is a must-read, especially for those who want to dig deeper into African history from a non-Westernized perspective.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This helps a lot to gain different perspectives and support.
    Rosalba Carandente, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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