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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
This year’s showcase will feature films from both undergraduate and graduate film programs across the country and includes 10 short live-action films selected from a wide range of genres, tones, and perspectives.
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 May 2026
Diverse perspectives are a source of technical strength.
—Deborah Wince-Smith, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
Practical tools, and forward-looking perspectives cut through the noise to equip you to navigate uncertainty, stay ahead of emerging trends, and plan for a stable future.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2026
Who each bring valuable perspectives, experiences and ideas to the table.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
In Gemini, Mercury wants to ask questions, compare perspectives, gather information and connect dots.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 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
Your insights, debates, and reflections continue to spark meaningful conversations and offer valuable perspectives.
—Joshua Sammons, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 May 2026
Diverse perspectives are a source of technical strength.
—Deborah Wince-Smith, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
Practical tools, and forward-looking perspectives cut through the noise to equip you to navigate uncertainty, stay ahead of emerging trends, and plan for a stable future.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2026
Who each bring valuable perspectives, experiences and ideas to the table.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
In Gemini, Mercury wants to ask questions, compare perspectives, gather information and connect dots.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 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
Your insights, debates, and reflections continue to spark meaningful conversations and offer valuable perspectives.
—Joshua Sammons, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
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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Instead, the massive Super Heavy booster plummeted back to Earth and crashed into the Gulf, beaming live views of its fall from space until the screen went black.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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And The Mark’s landmark digs have the suites, service, and skyline views to prove it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 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 24 May. 2026.
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