point of view

noun phrase

Synonyms of point of viewnext
: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : standpoint

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First of all, from a character point of view, there was so much left to explore with him in terms of his growth as a character and his coming of age, but also the show really began with Will. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025 This means communicating respectfully and listening to each other’s point of view. Ana Morales, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2025 In lieu of a clear target or any meaningful point of view, Gormican fatally trains his attention on the madcap whimsy of making an independent movie with your friends — on the restorative joy of creating something for the love of the game and spending time with your favorite people. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2025 Depending on your point of view, Arrowhead Stadium is either venerable or outdated. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 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 28 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

point of view

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