bird's-eye view

Example Sentences

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A glowing Ferris wheel churned nearby, offering a bird’s-eye view of the main stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

For that reason, I suggest you enlist independent third-party help: a fee-only fiduciary who can give you a bird’s-eye view of your finances and who has no incentive to sell you another policy.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

On Sunday, the researchers started by launching a drone from the pitching deck of their boat to get a bird’s-eye view of the large, dark shapes meandering lazily through the surf zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025

Those sitting in the second tier and gallery had a breathtaking bird's-eye view of the action as Jonas hit the canvas in the ninth after a slip.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

Despite the multiple vantage points and implausible bird’s-eye view, the image works because it constitutes a self-contained reality.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson