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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
Storyelling accelerates modeling by showing a window into other perspectives, offering ideas for the other to embrace.
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Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In May 2025, SoFi commissioned a study of 3,500 prospective and current students, graduates, and parents of students to gauge their perspectives on the value of higher education and the methods of paying for it.
—Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
The eclipse will help Cancers who feel like their perspectives have been limited see the bigger picture.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Here’s a peek at the new venue from three different perspectives.
—Michelle Guerrero, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Once people are able to tell their own stories, there will be so many crazy stories, new stories, new perspectives.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Different parts of the world, different perspectives, but shared positions.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
Just as no two people need the same spiritual medicine, so to speak, church members each have unique political perspectives.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Jacobs said he was startled by how little the perspectives of Israelis and Jews were reflected in the statement.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In May 2025, SoFi commissioned a study of 3,500 prospective and current students, graduates, and parents of students to gauge their perspectives on the value of higher education and the methods of paying for it.
—Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
The eclipse will help Cancers who feel like their perspectives have been limited see the bigger picture.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Here’s a peek at the new venue from three different perspectives.
—Michelle Guerrero, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Once people are able to tell their own stories, there will be so many crazy stories, new stories, new perspectives.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Different parts of the world, different perspectives, but shared positions.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
Just as no two people need the same spiritual medicine, so to speak, church members each have unique political perspectives.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Jacobs said he was startled by how little the perspectives of Israelis and Jews were reflected in the statement.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspectives
Noun
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Proposition 50 almost completely silences minority California viewpoints in Congress until January 2033 – with no chance of changing any legislative outcomes.—
Tom Campbell,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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There’s a 76-mile river route open to kayaking and canoeing, and camping spots provide perfect access to the views.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its recent breakout signals upside ahead, supported by resilient sales, positive analyst outlooks, and a deep late-stage pipeline.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Looking forward, temperatures will likely return to above-average levels in western Michigan between September 9 and 15, according to temperature outlooks from the NWS Climate Prediction Center.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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But what really blew me away was the sheer scale of the panoramas.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Other advanced features include Hohem’s companion Joy app, which unlocks one-tap panoramas, Hitchcock-style dolly-zooms and CloneMe templates.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Perspectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspectives. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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