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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And that’s interesting, from my point of view. Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025 From a practical point of view, the key for both the exterior and interior was to give Lanthimos and his cast and crew maximum flexibility. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2025 From our point of view, monetization just happens in so many different ways right now. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025 But Rich Paul’s point of view creates an interesting talking point, that’s for sure. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 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 19 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

point of view

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