as in views
all that can be seen from a certain point
a gorgeous vista of the mountains from the front window
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vistas
Take the easy, half-mile Nature Trail to see sweeping desert vistas.
—
Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 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
On a rainy morning the vistas are wild and windswept, both sea and sky taking on leaden hues; on a sunny afternoon, the blue waves roll towards the land in hypnotic lines, merging into the sky.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 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
Thanks to that lovely wide field of view, Roman will be able to rapidly image tons of galaxies to generate detailed, 3D vistas of the cosmos.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Both areas offer ample cliff-top vistas of the river, short scenic trails, and plenty of natural potholes ranging from a few inches to multiple feet deep.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Lovely vistas unfold at every turn on the isle that’s tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Its en suite, clad in Statuary marble, also provides epic city and river vistas.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 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
On a rainy morning the vistas are wild and windswept, both sea and sky taking on leaden hues; on a sunny afternoon, the blue waves roll towards the land in hypnotic lines, merging into the sky.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 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
Thanks to that lovely wide field of view, Roman will be able to rapidly image tons of galaxies to generate detailed, 3D vistas of the cosmos.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Both areas offer ample cliff-top vistas of the river, short scenic trails, and plenty of natural potholes ranging from a few inches to multiple feet deep.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Lovely vistas unfold at every turn on the isle that’s tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Its en suite, clad in Statuary marble, also provides epic city and river vistas.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vistas
Noun
-
This is the last month (until September) in which this biggest of planets is high enough in a dark sky to permit crisp telescopic views of its cloud patterns and four big satellites.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
-
Pratt, 42, has not been shy about his views, referring to Bass as trash, using the Spanish word basura as a play on her last name.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
-
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
-
Get skyline panoramas from One World Observatory, the tallest tower in the country, built where the original World Trade Center stood.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vistas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vistas. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
