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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At best, less money will be devoted to covering the news and investigating wrongdoing; at worst, that news will be slanted further toward one political point of view. Josef Adalian, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026 From Jewel’s point of view, this merely is a digital updating of the coupons people still can clip in this and other newspapers. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026 This time dilation gives the Doctor the chance to spend 17 years (or just over a week, depending on your point of view) giving SAM a childhood. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026 The Bebe x Dolls Kill line reintroduces Y2K glamour with a fashion-forward point of view. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026 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 2 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

point of view

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