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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
Reid had already spent two seasons playing Lestat through other characters’ memories and perspectives.
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Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
From the other cameras’ perspectives, the steel marker was in plain view, and the vessel was seen barreling straight toward the marker.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
The conversation highlights the short film as a space for fresh perspectives, creative risk-taking, and original work.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 18 June 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
New perspectives struggle to emerge.
—Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
As a continuation of the Handmaid’s Tale story, The Testaments explores Gilead from new perspectives, focusing on a group of teenage girls attending a finishing school for Gilead’s elite young women.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026
The ability to shift between different perspectives and adapt to new scenarios makes your mind sharper.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 June 2026
With 11 cities hosting games across the country, visitors from around the world are settling in temporarily in places like Dallas (Japan), Kansas City (Netherlands) and Seattle (Australia), each sharing their unique palate perspectives.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 June 2026
Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
From the other cameras’ perspectives, the steel marker was in plain view, and the vessel was seen barreling straight toward the marker.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
The conversation highlights the short film as a space for fresh perspectives, creative risk-taking, and original work.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 18 June 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
New perspectives struggle to emerge.
—Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
As a continuation of the Handmaid’s Tale story, The Testaments explores Gilead from new perspectives, focusing on a group of teenage girls attending a finishing school for Gilead’s elite young women.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026
The ability to shift between different perspectives and adapt to new scenarios makes your mind sharper.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 June 2026
With 11 cities hosting games across the country, visitors from around the world are settling in temporarily in places like Dallas (Japan), Kansas City (Netherlands) and Seattle (Australia), each sharing their unique palate perspectives.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspectives
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The second film will explore facets of the protagonist from other viewpoints, said Torrens.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Schools have to also create a procedure in writing on how students can use those spaces to express their viewpoints.—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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All suites offer ocean views, with two-bedroom family suites featuring in-suite teepees for kids and baby amenities.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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This article represents the opinions of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the views of their institutions.—
Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams,
STAT,
19 June 2026
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But despite their differing outlooks on the noodles’ future, the chef and the instant noodle-making community share a similar reverence for how the creation has remained true to its original meaning.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Despite the concerning drought conditions, climate outlooks are showing some encouraging signs for the months ahead.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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From a point roughly 1 million miles from Earth, the telescope is expected to survey the cosmos, capturing panoramas of hundreds of millions of stars and billions of galaxies.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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There are forced close-ups (with the exception of the dining gallery, none of the rooms feels very large), and 360-degree panoramas.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Perspectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspectives. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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