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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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Recent Examples of perspectives
Pixel changes perspectives on Google’s long-term control of an open-source OS relied upon by its rivals.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Local school districts, Boise State faculty and members of the Shoshone-Bannock and Shoshone-Paiute tribes provided key perspectives Busche and her team took into account.
—Olivia Brandon, Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2025
Our world feels increasingly polarized and fragmented, with a multitude of perspectives, agendas and competing viewpoints.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Sanders is a good quarterback with volatile perspectives, but has to be better than Kenny Pickett.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
What to do instead Break the pattern and expose yourself to new perspectives, like talking to people with differing points of view and seeking out people who are knowledgeable, but aren’t too close to the decision.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Your insights, debates, and reflections continue to spark meaningful conversations and offer valuable perspectives.
—Joshua Sammons, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
Your insights, critiques, and diverse perspectives contribute to the ongoing dialogue in meaningful ways.
—Joshua Sammons, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
There’s something inherently thrilling about being drawn to a partner whose strengths and perspectives differ from your own.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Zak Doffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Local school districts, Boise State faculty and members of the Shoshone-Bannock and Shoshone-Paiute tribes provided key perspectives Busche and her team took into account.
—Olivia Brandon, Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2025
Our world feels increasingly polarized and fragmented, with a multitude of perspectives, agendas and competing viewpoints.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Sanders is a good quarterback with volatile perspectives, but has to be better than Kenny Pickett.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
What to do instead Break the pattern and expose yourself to new perspectives, like talking to people with differing points of view and seeking out people who are knowledgeable, but aren’t too close to the decision.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Your insights, debates, and reflections continue to spark meaningful conversations and offer valuable perspectives.
—Joshua Sammons, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
Your insights, critiques, and diverse perspectives contribute to the ongoing dialogue in meaningful ways.
—Joshua Sammons, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
There’s something inherently thrilling about being drawn to a partner whose strengths and perspectives differ from your own.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspectives
Noun
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The best viewpoints are along Crater Rim Trail, including Uekahuna, Kilauea Overlook, Wahinekapu (Steaming Bluff), Kupinai Pali (Waldron Ledge), behind Volcano House, Keanakakoi and other overlooks.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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As of Monday afternoon, parking spots at popular viewpoints are full, and the roads are already congested, according to a press release.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Complicating matters, tech companies are approaching multiple power utility providers within the same state, or across several states seeking multiple bids for the same project, inflating power demand outlooks, investors and other power experts said.—
Laila Kearney,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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American Airlines and Southwest Airlines also trimmed their outlooks for the first half of the year.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Perspectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspectives. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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