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as in viewpoint
a way of looking at or thinking about something
whether she was being rude or candid is all a matter of perspective
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Recent Examples of perspective
Much of the new show’s unpredictable humor stems from this switch in perspective.
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Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
The perspectives from Blackwell and Bennett are part of a larger network of pointed comments former players have directed at the Nicholsons, whose latest incident has revived difficult memories.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
The weight of being a special needs parent gave me new perspective.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Although McKellen’s Julian is colorful and riveting, Solomon saw Coel’s Lori as the protagonist from whose perspective the movie would largely be told.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
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Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
The perspectives from Blackwell and Bennett are part of a larger network of pointed comments former players have directed at the Nicholsons, whose latest incident has revived difficult memories.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
The weight of being a special needs parent gave me new perspective.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Although McKellen’s Julian is colorful and riveting, Solomon saw Coel’s Lori as the protagonist from whose perspective the movie would largely be told.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
Noun
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In an 8-1 decision, the court found the ban regulates speech based on viewpoint and sent the case back to a lower appeals court to reassess its ruling using strict scrutiny, the highest standard of judicial review for issues related to the First Amendment.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Knueppel appreciates Peterson’s similar viewpoint.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Al-Thani, whom Epstein knew from at least 2012, agreed with some of Epstein’s views, their correspondence suggests.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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By focusing on her relationships with comrades and the inner turmoil of conflict, My Dear Theo offers a unique, intimate view of war that transcends traditional documentary storytelling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Federal Reserve vice chair Philip Jefferson will also speak later on the outlook for the economy and labor market.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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While the outlook is looking better, Lurie said a $1 billion shortfall is looming unless the city takes action to reduce costs.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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