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

To use satire to confirm does not bring with it dramatic excitement and risks a certain smugness of point of view. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Blanchett said the filmmakers were given full freedom over subject and point of view, and their stories did not have to address displacement directly. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

The founders who break through are often those with the clearest point of view rather than the loudest announcements. — Olivia Ludington, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

People respond to a genuine point of view, strong storytelling, and an authentic curiosity about culture. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 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