panoramic

adjective

pan·​o·​ram·​ic ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mik How to pronounce panoramic (audio)
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Synonyms of panoramicnext
: of, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
a
: showing a full or wide view
a panoramic photograph of the Grand Canyon
panoramic views of the water
b
: comprehensive in scope or range of coverage
Once upon a time, surely before the advent of tenure, historians were disposed to write panoramic accounts of an important idea, synthesizing huge amounts of scholarship in a language accessible to nonspecialists.Alan Wolfe
… a splendid book, which plays to all its author's best qualities: the encyclopedic yet never oppressive knowledge; the bold panoramic grasp of vast periods …Peter Green
panoramically adverb
From this vantage, the house panoramically unfolds as a masterly indoor-outdoor landscape. Veronica McNiff

Examples of panoramic in a Sentence

a panoramic look at America's fascination with the automobile
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Away from the sand, travelers can climb the historic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse for panoramic ocean views, stroll the Daytona Beach Boardwalk & Pier, or visit Jackie Robinson Ballpark, part historic landmark and part active ballpark. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 After landing, Marine One flew Trump to a panoramic gorge in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, in the North Dakota badlands, touching down on the Painted Canyon overlook. Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 Those images featured sleek, low-slung villas with panoramic windows integrated into the Mediterranean cliffside. Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 This campground is steps from the Grand Canyon's South Rim, where visitors can see the famous panoramic views. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for panoramic

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of panoramic was in 1796

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“Panoramic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panoramic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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