panoramic

adjective

pan·​o·​ram·​ic ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mik How to pronounce panoramic (audio)
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: 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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The Kimpton Everly, a vibrant 216-room hotel in the heart of Hollywood, offers unrivalled, panoramic views of this famous landmark. Caroline Dolby, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024 The unit will also feature a private swimming pool with coveted panoramic views of downtown Dubai. Sydney Wingfield, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024 One of the coolest things about the E9 is its 270-degree panoramic windows. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024 Boasting a stunning roof deck and panoramic windows from almost all rooms, the breathtaking views are endless. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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