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viewing

[vyoo-ing] / ˈvyu ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
seeing
Synonyms
STRONG
alert awake inspecting looking noticing perceiving regarding surveying witnessing
WEAK
aware conscious looking at observant
Antonyms
STRONG
asleep
NOUN
contemplation
Synonyms
STRONG
examination inspection observation scrutiny survey
WEAK
looking at
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance neglect
WEAK
avoidance disdain disregard rejection slight
NOUN
look
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attention eye glance glimpse peek review stare view
STRONG
beholding case cast contemplation flash gander gaze gun inspection introspection leer marking noticing observation once-over reconnaissance regard regarding scrutiny sight slant speculation squint surveillance survey swivel
WEAK
evil eye keeping watch look-see
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard ignorance indifference neglect
NOUN
preview
Synonyms
STRONGEST
examination
STRONG
research show sneak survey
WEAK
preliminary study sneak peek
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance
WEAK
criticism
NOUN
sight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appearance eye perception view vision
STRONG
afterimage apperception apprehension eyes eyeshot eyesight ken seeing visibility
WEAK
field of vision range of vision
Antonyms
WEAK
blindness
NOUN
view
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis display look sight
STRONG
audit check contemplation eyeball flash gander inspection lamp review scan scrutiny slant squint survey
WEAK
look-see perlustration

Example Sentences

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Whatever happens, the assault may well discourage the Iranian people—many of whom have been very pro-American—from viewing the United States as a friend in the future.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

But beware of viewing nuclear as an energy panacea.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This is one film trailer keeping the cards close to its chest, and for good reason: “The Drama” is required viewing.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The viewing sessions got more serious after Cicero told his friends he went to a trivia night and was stumped by a question on the license plate on Jerry’s Saab convertible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“There we go,” he said, viewing how the photo turned out.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.