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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
Recent Examples on the Web The villa's 16 rooms and suites offer a unique blend of historical charm and modern luxury, featuring original art and panoramic views of Florence's Renaissance skyline. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn Indulge in the panoramic views and the expansive raw bar at Castle Hill's famous summer spot, The Lawn. Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024 But other clips posted by local media and fan accounts help paint a picture of what happened on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge — a truss bridge offering panoramic views of the Nashville skyline — Tuesday night. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024 Kohan will speak from the panoramic view of Berlin at Fotografiska’s rooftop bar. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for panoramic 

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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 26 Sep. 2024.

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