Definition of perspectivenext
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as in view
all that can be seen from a certain point the perspective from the hotel balcony was dominated by the lake and mountains

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Recent Examples of perspective Lafayette 148 said the exhibition offered a fitting backdrop for a collection that draws on the decade’s cultural influence while expressing the brand’s own perspective. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 Ruthless binary pronouncements, delivered without elaboration, were the extent of Gregory’s critical perspective. — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026 And for executives, that distinction isn’t limited to their own perspective. — Harvard Business Review, 30 Oct. 2026 The book has called out to those who find themselves on the fringes, perhaps because its author understood that perspective all too well. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perspective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
Noun
  • Receptivity to alternative viewpoints is a wonderful attribute to practice and model for our children.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 7 Nov. 2026
  • As a robot moves through an environment, its cameras continuously capture images, often recording the same objects from multiple viewpoints.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The rooms The resort's rooms embody midcentury British-Caribbean elegance, featuring open interiors, marble bathrooms, and private balconies with beach views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Follow a reference, read the longer account, or ask someone how their experience shaped their view.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Fitch Ratings changed its outlook on the bank to negative last month, citing rapid growth in its balance sheet and a high level of intangible assets.
    — EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Also on Wednesday, Kraft Heinz reported third-quarter earnings that beat expectations and raised its 2026 outlook.
    — Maggie Roth, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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