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vista
1[vis-tuh]
noun
a view or prospect, especially one seen through a long, narrow avenue or passage, as between rows of trees or houses.
such an avenue or passage, especially when formally planned.
a far-reaching mental view.
vistas of the future.
Synonyms: , ,
Vista
2[vis-tuh]
noun
a town in SW California.
VISTA
3[vis-tuh]
noun
a national program in the U.S., sponsored by ACTION, for sending volunteers into poor areas to teach various job skills.
vista
1/ ˈɪə /
noun
a view, esp through a long narrow avenue of trees, buildings, etc, or such a passage or avenue itself; prospect
a vista of arches
a comprehensive mental view of a distant time or a lengthy series of events
the vista of the future
VISTA
2/ ˈɪə /
acronym
Volunteers in Service to America; an organization of volunteers established by the Federal government to assist the poor
Other Word Forms
- vistaless adjective
- ˈٲ adjective
- ˈٲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of vista1
Origin of vista2
Word History and Origins
Origin of vista1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But Flynn explained that the national park had more restrictions and less privacy while Dead Horse offered equally monumental vistas.
They were met with a stomach-churning vista of death, a torrid panorama of human suffering.
Martire finds inspiration for his compositions in the many places he has traveled and is always looking for the next stunning natural vista in which to perform.
Perched on a 12-acre plot, the property has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, with vistas stretching as far as Colorado.
"Reacher" can be interpreted as a far-right fever dream of America—a land of gorgeous vistas and open roads, with a heartless criminal lurking at rest stops—or as a product of the same.
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When To Use
A vista is a wide view of a scene, especially a sweeping outdoor scene such as a mountain valley or beach.Traditionally, vista referred to a view seen through a long, narrow passage, such as between two rows of trees or buildings, but this meaning is now less commonly used.Example: The description for this hotel room claims that we’ll have a vista of the mountain at sunrise from our balcony.
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