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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
For an artist with a packed year of stadium shows, collaborations and new music, that perspective shapes everything.
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Bryan West, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Fans can expect a new Soviet-perspective spinoff with eight episodes to enjoy.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Which is why the answer to the question above might seem like giving up a lot, but the perspective also has to be about what would remain and what could be added under cap rules.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 28 May 2026
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Bryan West, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Fans can expect a new Soviet-perspective spinoff with eight episodes to enjoy.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Which is why the answer to the question above might seem like giving up a lot, but the perspective also has to be about what would remain and what could be added under cap rules.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
Noun
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There were league-wide initiatives, statements and public displays of support for a particular viewpoint.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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This becomes evident when a generative AI search assistant presents statistically dominant viewpoints as objective truth while invisibilizing minority perspectives, emerging research, or culturally distinct forms of knowledge.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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On Wednesday, after a 4-0 Hurricanes win that was somehow more lopsided than the score indicated, that lone postseason loss seemed a whole lot farther than five days in the rear-view.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Want to book a room with a view?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Initial testing on the knee was not that optimistic about George’s outlook, but the organization is still awaiting the official results, a source said.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Khatima also promoted the importance of maintaining a positive mental and emotional outlook, helpfully suggesting that sensations of hope and relaxation might be cultivated by quietly reading the Quran, or other texts including comical works and love stories.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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