VISION Synonyms: 160 Similar and Opposite Words

vision 1 of 2

noun

ˈvi-zhən

Definition of vision

as in dream

a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality a vision of the future that no other film director had ever created

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in eyesight

the ability to see the bright light temporarily robbed me of vision

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in apparition

the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people believed he'd seen a vision of his mother

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in providence

concern or preparation for the future a company president with the long-range vision that his firm needs to survive in the global economy

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

vision

2 of 2

verb

as in to imagine

to form a mental picture of visioned her idea of the perfect meal

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of vision

Noun

His starry-eyed thoughts about the service were blurry, and his vision was, too. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026 LARPing, or live-action role-playing, might conjure up visions of Dungeons & Dragons costumes and renaissance fairs. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

At 80, Larry Ginter, a longtime organizer who participated in November’s visioning session, isn’t old enough to remember the original New Deal. — Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 31 Jan. 2020 Nobody was more tunnel-visioned than Helton, who did not look up at the visitors. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for vision

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vision

Noun

Fairview’s board thought hard before committing to such a costly venture, but had a dream, said Edie Kalin, president of the Odd Fellows Home of CT.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
The trio’s minimalist approach to electronic pop music — which draws from dream pop, electro-rock and other styles — has aged impeccably over the years.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of dream

Noun

Having heavy vehicles frequently drive over your driveway can wear down the material and erode the surface, leaving behind a less-than-pleasing eyesight.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
While many species navigate by emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for the echoes, some fruit bats rely primarily on their eyesight and sense of smell to find food.

— Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of eyesight

Noun

That is, until miraculous apparitions turn it into a place to be.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 July 2026
The music starts to shift beginning with the third episode, when Lestat becomes overwhelmed by the apparition of his abusive maker and other ghosts, including Claudia, whose killing he’d been forced to witness firsthand.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026

Definition of apparition

Verb

Noone arrived to translate with her 2-year-old on her hip and couldn’t imagine being separated from her baby like the woman in the facility.

— Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026
Though this spot is situated on the Upper West Side, Gluck imagined the fictional Claremont’s being located even further north in Manhattan's various Heights.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of imagine

Noun

Neither side, however, is under any illusion about the nature of the enduring competition.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
As the bartender quieted whatever terrible hair-metal mixtape had been playing over the house PA, and the lights glowed red on the stage, Ryan was trying to create the illusion of a behind-the-curtain, big-stage, rock star entrance.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of illusion

Noun

Some travel essentials are simply non-negotiable, from a blackout eye mask for sleeping on the plane to a personal safety alarm for peace of mind.

— Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
There’s an incredibly welcoming feel, and no staffer blinks an eye at accommodating a baby or rowdy teens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of eye

Noun

In that spirit, don’t expect to see superstars such as Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans, Trent Williams, Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw or Nick Bosa.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
The backstory L’Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Châteaux property, was built in 1929 as a commission for Allen Knight, an adventurer and author, as a way to bring together the artistic spirit of Carmel-by-the-Sea and European traditions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of spirit

Browse Nearby Words

visibly

vision

visionaries

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Vision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vision. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of vision

noun

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on vision

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

vacuous

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Words of the Week - Aug. 14

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes