Definition of perspectivenext
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as in view
all that can be seen from a certain point the perspective from the hotel balcony was dominated by the lake and mountains

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Recent Examples of perspective Whereas the majority of rehabbing players do their work away from the club, López longed to maintain connection by sticking with his teammates, which offered him a fresh perspective on his career. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (1979), starring Robert Conrad, Billy Crystal and Ted Bessell, offered an uncompromising look at divorce from a male perspective. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 Johnny Marr has another message for those with questionable perspectives. Spin Staff, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026 Supporting Visibility, Confidence, and Agency From Alex’s perspective, this holistic approach empowers women to feel seen, valued, and capable at any age. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perspective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
Noun
  • This viewpoint was the one promoted by those scientists who were against the decision such as Alan Stern, who was the principal investigator on the New Horizons mission to Pluto.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • That’s the moment to slow down, seek perspective and alternate viewpoints, not speed up.
    Big Think, Big Think, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This concludes a much more low-key episode than the pilot but one that keeps its characters in full view while nudging each mystery carefully forward.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In Carney’s view, however, Canada has been attacked by the United States, which for decades has been one of its closest partners and allies.
    Steve Kopack, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • And some of the outlook may have less to do with the immediate issues and more about life stage.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Going forward, market focus will shift to Burnham's choice for Chancellor of the Exchequer, potential tweaks to fiscal rules, and the outlook for the upcoming Autumn Budget.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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