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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
From a valuation perspective, BP appears appealing.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Space, legally Outer space – including the moon – from a legal perspective, is a unique domain without direct terrestrial equivalent.
—Michelle L.d. Hanlon, Space.com, 20 June 2025
In one of the film’s most exquisite moments, Casey shows Jin, from the banal setting of her car, the building that sparked her aesthetic awakening; then her hand, holding a cigarette, traces the building’s outlines, as seen from her own ardently abstracting perspective.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
Imagine schools that use Ethical Efficiency to ensure every child has access to the highest-quality education, informed by a tapestry of cultural perspectives.
—Karlo Tanjuakio, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for perspective
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Space, legally Outer space – including the moon – from a legal perspective, is a unique domain without direct terrestrial equivalent.
—Michelle L.d. Hanlon, Space.com, 20 June 2025
In one of the film’s most exquisite moments, Casey shows Jin, from the banal setting of her car, the building that sparked her aesthetic awakening; then her hand, holding a cigarette, traces the building’s outlines, as seen from her own ardently abstracting perspective.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
Imagine schools that use Ethical Efficiency to ensure every child has access to the highest-quality education, informed by a tapestry of cultural perspectives.
—Karlo Tanjuakio, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
Noun
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Much of this progress is supported by leadership focused on restoring viewpoint diversity and protecting academic freedom.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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Yet even this political junket, which took place in 1978, couldn’t hide a cruel, violent truth from its guests, the unfolding of which Panh is as adept at depicting from the viewpoint of an increasingly horrified visitor as from that of a long-scarred victim.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The series garnered more than 190 million views in its premiere week alone, with over 60 million views in just the first week of availability.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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In contrast, the view from the west reveals a warm and welcoming form that seems to open its arms to visitors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
Noun
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That outlook could worsen still — including for the state’s health programs — if federal cuts to Medicaid and food assistance are signed into law.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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However, players who want to earn the most money possible during their NBA careers should be open to taking shorter-term contracts given the salary-cap outlook over the next few years.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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