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perspectives

noun

plural of perspective
1
as in viewpoints
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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2
as in views
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 perspectives Both bring important, complementary perspectives that help organizations navigate nuanced messaging and communicate responsibly, in a way that feels credible to employees and consistent with the culture. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026 The panel brought together perspectives from Spain, Greece and Denmark on how Europe can remain culturally diverse while competing globally. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 The same goes for his perspectives on race, dating, gender, and generational divides shaped by his upbringing in Waukegan, Illinois. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Taking these perspectives seriously required researchers to extend trust, too — trust in their community partners and a sincere belief that knowledge from outside traditional research settings could improve their work. — Caroline Montojo, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026 When more women have the opportunity to lead, everyone benefits — from fresh perspectives to stronger teams. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Within that framework, there’s plenty to play with and lots of perspectives to tap into. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026 Lines and mental health experts interviewed by Ars argue that OpenAI’s crisis response could be improved by incorporating perspectives from people with lived experience of conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026 Different perspectives between generations may be fueling hard feelings, Kiplinger's research showed. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspectives
  1. viewpoints
  2. views
  3. outlooks
  4. panoramas
Noun
  • Pointedly, Ye’s promoter included a clause in his contract prohibiting Raymond James Stadium from canceling the gigs based on the rapper’s past public statements or viewpoints.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Encouragingly, organizations today are enriched by a broader range of voices, experiences and viewpoints than ever before.
    — WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of viewpoints
Noun
  • Likes, views, shares, retention graphs, clickthrough rates, and watch time convert human approval into numbers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Paxton had argued that the law-school clinic was not a classroom but a workplace, and that Fisher was punished not for expressing political views but because her cursing and volume had disrupted clinic business.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of views
Noun
  • The publication said its has 80%-85% accuracy on its regional outlooks, however the weather forecasting company Climavision said studies show about 52% accurate.
    — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Finally, bullish long-term earnings outlooks from Nvidia last week and Broadcom on Wednesday night suggest a long runway for AI chip demand.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of outlooks
Noun
  • Three Fall Must-Dos Take in one of the best fall color panoramas at Brockway Mountain Lookout along Brockway Mountain Drive, linking Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor, about an hour’s drive north from Houghton.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In general, seek a perch with clear panoramas—such as a hilltop or open field instead of a thick forest.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of panoramas

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“Perspectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspectives. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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