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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
Waddle maintains that same perspective even when the lights aren’t on him.
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Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Though the song order is Easter egg intentional – as with everything Swift – it’s bookended by a declaration of romantic salvation and a narrative from the perspective of a weary, yet defiant showgirl.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
That dual identity—elegant dress watch with motorsport DNA—captures Ferrier’s unique perspective as both racer and artisan.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
From Pullin’s perspective, competing in Dublin will help elevate TCU’s profile on the international stage.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Though the song order is Easter egg intentional – as with everything Swift – it’s bookended by a declaration of romantic salvation and a narrative from the perspective of a weary, yet defiant showgirl.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
That dual identity—elegant dress watch with motorsport DNA—captures Ferrier’s unique perspective as both racer and artisan.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
From Pullin’s perspective, competing in Dublin will help elevate TCU’s profile on the international stage.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
Noun
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Hiking trails, scenic drives, and accessible viewpoints make for easy exploring.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Through immersive reenactments and present-day interviews, the docuseries details paranormal encounters from the viewpoint of those who lived them.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Presented with that statement, Amorim had a different view.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The mountains are awash with vibrant autumnal hues, which can be admired by driving the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, biking the Catskill Scenic Trail, or hiking the many trails with sweeping views of the area.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Just a day after advisories ended on Hurricane Humberto, two new areas to watch for potential storm development had already popped up on a National Hurricane Center outlook map.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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But their voices were drowned out when Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, the relatively moderate leader, took office as President of Iran, a few months after the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, and aggressively championed privatization of the economy—a policy outlook that ignored ecological concerns.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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