panoramic
adjective
pan·o·ram·ic
ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mik 
-ˈrä-
: 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
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
Peter Green
panoramically
ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mi-k(ə-)lē
adverb
-ˈrä-
From this vantage, the house panoramically unfolds as a masterly indoor-outdoor landscape.
—Veronica McNiff
Veronica McNiff
Synonyms
Examples of panoramic in a Sentence
a panoramic look at America's fascination with the automobile
Recent Examples on the Web
Sa Punta, slightly more formal, offers panoramic views of the water and has a thoughtful, seasonal menu that includes eggplant croquettes (€9.50) and bread made with Xeixa wheat, an ancient grain grown on the island (€3.50).
—Yasmin Fahr, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Depending on the brand, cars have been introducing new-sized screens, including portrait displays and panoramic ones that span the length of the interior.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 15 May 2024
Inside, the open-plan main salon is outfitted with a bar, a day galley, and expansive windows that offer panoramic views.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 May 2024
The campgrounds have ample shade provided by Redwood and Sycamore trees, an 80-foot waterfall flowing from granite cliffs into the ocean, and panoramic coastline views.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 14 May 2024
Cliveden House Berkshire, United Kingdom Built in 1666, this historic hotel offers panoramic views of the River Thames off in the distance.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2024
Johan Melis/Dickinson Lab Caltech The fly was surrounded by a panoramic array of LED displays to simulate environmental cues.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2024
For panoramic views, head to the lookout tower at the summit of Mount Constitution.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2024
The property's oceanfront restaurant, Mita Mary, highlights fresh seafood and local ingredients (don't miss the soft shell crab ravioli steamed in banana leaf) in an elegant dining room set against panoramic views of the Pacific.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
Yasmin Fahr, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Depending on the brand, cars have been introducing new-sized screens, including portrait displays and panoramic ones that span the length of the interior.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 15 May 2024
Inside, the open-plan main salon is outfitted with a bar, a day galley, and expansive windows that offer panoramic views.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 May 2024
The campgrounds have ample shade provided by Redwood and Sycamore trees, an 80-foot waterfall flowing from granite cliffs into the ocean, and panoramic coastline views.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 14 May 2024
Cliveden House Berkshire, United Kingdom Built in 1666, this historic hotel offers panoramic views of the River Thames off in the distance.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2024
Johan Melis/Dickinson Lab Caltech The fly was surrounded by a panoramic array of LED displays to simulate environmental cues.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2024
For panoramic views, head to the lookout tower at the summit of Mount Constitution.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2024
The property's oceanfront restaurant, Mita Mary, highlights fresh seafood and local ingredients (don't miss the soft shell crab ravioli steamed in banana leaf) in an elegant dining room set against panoramic views of the Pacific.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
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“Panoramic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panoramic. Accessed 21 May. 2024.
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