point of view

noun phrase

: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : standpoint

Examples of point of view in a Sentence

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What always comes across in your performances is a strong, authentic point of view. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025 The right answer, from Salinger’s point of view, was, obviously, Emily. Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025 And then the collective imagination can become very, very powerful, because the movie becomes bigger that one person's point of view. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 And then the collective imagination can become very, very powerful, because the movie becomes bigger that one person’s point of view. Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for point of view

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of point of view was in 1793

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“Point of view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20view. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

point of view

: a way of looking at or thinking about something : standpoint
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