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

Recent Examples on the Web

From a selfish point of view, Chelsea may be quite pleased that some first-team players got knocked out early. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Inspired by early-2000s nostalgia and collectible culture, the activation introduced new Gia characters each with her own personality, aesthetic and point of view. — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

From Gigi Hadid’s Parisian date-night look to Lily Collins’s seaside-ready take, the style’s revival among celebrities proves that even nostalgic motifs can be refreshed with a new point of view. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 July 2026

Your sense of humor, self-confidence or unique point of view might be exactly what gets someone’s attention. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for point of view

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue

Kids Definition

point of view

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