point of view

noun phrase

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

Examples of point of view in a Sentence

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Filmed in and around guests’ bathrooms, the series features creatives with distinct points of view who have built something of their own, reflecting Jolie’s ties to fashion, design, art, and culture. — Karin Eldor, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026 It was set in 1930s Prohibition-era Florida and told through the point of view of Olive Oyl, a second-generation Afro-Cuban. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026 Converse and Tyler, the Creator have partnered since 2017, when the partnership began under the Golf Le Fleur* banner and reimagined icons like the One Star and Chuck 70 through the musician’s point of view. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 From a management point of view, the findings suggest that heavy AI users are having to spend extra billable time working after hours, while experiencing a higher frequency of interrupted work than light- or non-AI users. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 8 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

point of view

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

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