panoramic
Americanadjective
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(of a view) wide and unobstructed, so as to take in an extensive area in all directions.
In the north of Israel, along the spectacular mountain ranges whose panoramic views include the Sea of Galilee, sits the ancient city of Safed.
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affording such a view.
This floating luxury resort will contain a marine park, underwater galleries, and a central tower with a panoramic restaurant.
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of, relating to, or producing an extended pictorial or photographic representation of a landscape or other scene, often exhibited on the interior wall of a round room or made to pass continuously before the viewer.
Guayasamn’s vast, panoramic murals will probably be among the painter’s best-remembered works.
This phone doesn't include a panoramic lens; instead, it uses software to stitch together multiple photos into a single, large image.
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of, relating to, or giving a description of a continuously changing narrative, series of unfolding events, development of thought in a certain field, etc..
This course offers a panoramic survey of the Islamic societies of the Middle East and North Africa from their origins to the present day.
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Etymology
Origin of panoramic
Explanation
Many cameras have a button that lets you take a picture in panoramic mode — this mode is wider and meant for landscape shots. Panoramic refers to an unbroken or wide-ranging view. One of the reasons people climb to the tops of mountains or tall buildings is for the panoramic views. You can see everything without obstruction. You would hope that our leaders have a similar panoramic outlook on the development of the country — taking into account environmental, social, and educational needs for the future.
Vocabulary lists containing panoramic
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Example Sentences
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The pioneering technology allowed audiences to experience a panoramic view of the film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Wigglesworth takes a panoramic, almost cinematic approach, finding the tension and drama in episodes where bonds helped shape the course of history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“A once-in-a-generation Hollywood Hills estate, this extraordinary 6.5-acre gated compound offers exceptional privacy, breathtaking panoramic views, and an unrivaled legacy of ownership,” the listing reads.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Series creator Christopher Storer conveys this in the briefest, tightest shots of hands lovingly plating food, as well as in panoramic views of the series as a whole.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
The road above the town affords a panoramic view as far as the eye can'see.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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