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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
In Gemini, Mercury wants to ask questions, compare perspectives, gather information and connect dots.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Surround yourself with people who have diverse perspectives.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 May 2026
This storytelling framework allows Simmons to explore the broader universe indirectly, building a mosaic of perspectives rather than relying on a single narrative thread.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
The firms say that the adversarial system relies on courts hearing perspectives from both sides and that lawyers must be able to represent unpopular causes.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 May 2026
Others are opting for restorative practices, which emphasize group conversations where students share feelings and perspectives to build community and resolve conflict.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
As workforce conversations continue to evolve, these perspectives suggest that opportunity is not solely defined by emerging technologies or new industries.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Because of this, anyone may become overwhelmed by a social world with many different perspectives and demands, and by the possibility of getting things wrong.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 May 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Surround yourself with people who have diverse perspectives.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 May 2026
This storytelling framework allows Simmons to explore the broader universe indirectly, building a mosaic of perspectives rather than relying on a single narrative thread.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
The firms say that the adversarial system relies on courts hearing perspectives from both sides and that lawyers must be able to represent unpopular causes.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 May 2026
Others are opting for restorative practices, which emphasize group conversations where students share feelings and perspectives to build community and resolve conflict.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
As workforce conversations continue to evolve, these perspectives suggest that opportunity is not solely defined by emerging technologies or new industries.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Because of this, anyone may become overwhelmed by a social world with many different perspectives and demands, and by the possibility of getting things wrong.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspectives
Noun
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Polarization has been rising for years, recently spilling over into increasingly partisan viewpoints and even outright hostility.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Many images and messages are unapologetically blunt, reflecting viewpoints that can be striking, if not offensive, to first-time visitors.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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The spa The bright-white spa has six treatment rooms, an adults-only infinity pool with panoramic ocean views, and a full-service salon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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There’s a reason the video has more than 16 million views in 22 hours since it was posted.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Those outlooks have grappled with a confounding mixture of warm ocean temperatures (which can feed hurricane activity) and a brewing El Niño (which can suppress hurricane activity in the Atlantic).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Jim said there's potential for the stock to return to $220 and disagrees with bearish analysts' outlooks.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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As the missions continue — with Curiosity climbing higher along Mount Sharp and Perseverance scouting new terrain along Jezero's rim — more high-resolution panoramas are expected.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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To showcase the distinct regions each rover is exploring, NASA recently shared dueling panoramas composed from hundreds of photos taken between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Perspectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspectives. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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