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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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Wilson has an exceptional narrative voice and captures many different points of view to create a world that feels real and is suddenly in catastrophic, even existential, danger. Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 4 Dec. 2025 Seeing the situation from a new point of view? Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025 The collection blends Converse’s long-running heritage with the Los Angeles brand’s optimistic, modern point of view, creating a lineup that’s deliberately pared back and focused on texture and hand-done finishes. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 2025 Below, meet eight brands like Dôen that beautifully complement the vibe—each distinct in its point of view, but all carrying that same magnetic, timeless energy. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for point of view

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

point of view

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