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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
Successfully doing this means not just considering the perspectives of the college educated but the individual who is seeking to make a living through alternative means.
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Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Their stories ground the film’s narrative, offering a rare and poignant perspective on the era.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Other people have tried to cover the song, but Tina’s version has a different perspective, and people think of it separately from my version.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2025
As a result, Tess, Anna, Anna's daughter, Harper, and future step-daughter, Lilly, each get new perspectives forced upon them in an unexpected, but not too unfamiliar way.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
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Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Their stories ground the film’s narrative, offering a rare and poignant perspective on the era.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Other people have tried to cover the song, but Tina’s version has a different perspective, and people think of it separately from my version.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2025
As a result, Tess, Anna, Anna's daughter, Harper, and future step-daughter, Lilly, each get new perspectives forced upon them in an unexpected, but not too unfamiliar way.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
Noun
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For example, there's a short chase sequence that plays out a little differently depending on your viewpoint.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Also, my commentary is merely a layman’s viewpoint.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The third incorporates both local prices and hours worked to create a more holistic and realistic overall view of a country’s wealth relative to its inhabitants—and visitors.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The clip, posted to TikTok, has garnered 1.2 million views and 134,200 likes.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What does the outlook look like for Reaves in Los Angeles?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The technical outlook turned positive on April 24th (line a) as the NDX 100 Advance/Decline line moved above its downtrend, line a, and its WMA.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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