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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
To put the maggot values in perspective, scientists estimate δ¹⁵N values for Pleistocene herbivores to range between 0.9 permil to 11.2 permil.
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ArsTechnica, 28 July 2025
In principle, all games—even those as varied as Candy Crush Saga, Magic: The Gathering and Wordle—can be examined from a mathematical perspective.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 28 July 2025
Cora understands how tough the trade deadline can be from a player perspective considering his 14 seasons as one in MLB.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
The perspective of youth, in all its awkwardness, terror, and joy, is a persistent throughline.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 27 July 2025
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ArsTechnica, 28 July 2025
In principle, all games—even those as varied as Candy Crush Saga, Magic: The Gathering and Wordle—can be examined from a mathematical perspective.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 28 July 2025
Cora understands how tough the trade deadline can be from a player perspective considering his 14 seasons as one in MLB.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
The perspective of youth, in all its awkwardness, terror, and joy, is a persistent throughline.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
Noun
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Here's the timeline of events Chelsea Glover, a senior staff attorney on the case who is also with Muslim Legal Fund of America, said the suit is important to affirm the right to protest peacefully no matter the viewpoint.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The speakers elaborated on philosophies and viewpoints that shaped their works, such as the importance of having stories, myths and common beliefs in a society.—
Kristen Taketa,
Mercury News,
28 July 2025
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Don’t miss the rooftop deck — perch on the observation bench for panoramic harbor views and drifting Gray Lady fog.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Younger or more timid guests, like my youngest, may prefer Flight of the Hippogriff, a family coaster alongside Hagrid’s hut with terrific views of the park.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Bristol Myers : The drugmaker delivered a solid quarterly beat and outlook raise.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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The outlook also shows equal chances for rainfall — a promising sign, as September and October are usually among the wetter months for much of the state.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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