point of view

noun phrase

Synonyms of point of viewnext
: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : standpoint

Examples of point of view in a Sentence

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Over the next 10 months, Colorado voters can expect to see millions of dollars’ worth of ads fill airwaves and mailboxes as supporters of candidates and causes — some disclosed, others anonymous — seek to push their point of view. The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026 The Sun Sentinel on occasion republishes editorials that reflect our point of view. Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026 From our point of view, the fact that the AI companies are licensing material is to us good. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026 The revision comes from analyzing how radio signals sent by Juno bend and distort as the spacecraft passes behind Jupiter from Earth’s point of view. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for point of view

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

point of view

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