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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But Rich Paul’s point of view creates an interesting talking point, that’s for sure. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 The seven-episode season concludes with a moment that, depending on your point of view, could either be a cliffhanger or an appropriately ambiguous ending. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025 And another way of seeing the drama or setting up the point of view would emerge. Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025 In fact, from Paramount’s point of view, the fix seemed to be in. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Dec. 2025 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 14 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

point of view

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