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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From the Palestinian point of view, that is deeply painful. Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026 At the end of the day, it’s being told from the point of view of Mike and his friends. Kate Aurthur, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026 Matt Duffer told Variety that the show is told from the point of view of Mike and his friends. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 Jan. 2026 The Mamdani administration seems to be presenting another point of view on clothes than previous politicians, whether on the right or left, have done. Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 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 4 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

point of view

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