viewpoint
noun
view·point
ˈvyü-ˌpȯint 
plural viewpoints
: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : point of view, standpoint
The novel is told from two major viewpoints and a number of minor ones …—
Marge Piercy
Marge PiercyAs with politics, he'd eventually come around to the opposite viewpoint from the one he'd previously advocated and express it just as stridently.—Irvine Welsh
Irvine WelshHe began to look at the matter from Claire's viewpoint, and his pity switched from himself to her.—P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. WodehouseExamples of viewpoint in a Sentence
The story is told from the viewpoint of someone who grew up during the Great Depression.
Her viewpoint is that of a person who has been in politics for decades.
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Albert Edwards, the bearish analyst at Société Générale known both inside his bank and throughout the industry for offering the alternative viewpoint, raised similar points in a note last week.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Interfaith Alliance and Hindus for Human Rights were among those accusing the commission of violating the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which requires such groups to have a balance of viewpoints.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
But the first-time candidate’s rhetoric strikes us as more accepting of alternative viewpoints than Rice’s — a critical attribute to attracting support from independents and Democrats necessary to win in this district.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
These skills — which include understanding complex situations, hearing others’ viewpoints and staying on task — start to develop at about age 3.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Interfaith Alliance and Hindus for Human Rights were among those accusing the commission of violating the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which requires such groups to have a balance of viewpoints.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
But the first-time candidate’s rhetoric strikes us as more accepting of alternative viewpoints than Rice’s — a critical attribute to attracting support from independents and Democrats necessary to win in this district.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
These skills — which include understanding complex situations, hearing others’ viewpoints and staying on task — start to develop at about age 3.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for viewpoint
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“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewpoint. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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