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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
Every trip is an opportunity to discover new artists, cultures, traditions, religions, and perspectives.
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Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
These beloved books span decades, genres, and perspectives.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Marta Balaga,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The ability to shift between different perspectives and adapt to new scenarios makes your mind sharper.
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Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
Your insights, debates, and reflections continue to spark meaningful conversations and offer valuable perspectives.
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Joshua Sammons,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
These beloved books span decades, genres, and perspectives.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
Reid had already spent two seasons playing Lestat through other characters’ memories and perspectives.
—
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
The ability to shift between different perspectives and adapt to new scenarios makes your mind sharper.
—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
17 June 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
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But a closer reading of Manfred's answer indicates that Major League Baseball has always and will continue to privilege certain viewpoints over others.
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In Spain and the Balearic Islands, eclipse chasers will search for clear skies and open countryside, coastlines, plateaus and elevated viewpoints with sightings low to the northwest horizon.
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Hike, walk, run or bike the flat trails at Cochran Shoals, with beautiful views of the Chattahoochee River, plenty of woods and marshes to explore, and a few 5K training loops.
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Though the snowcapped mountain landscapes are quite visible from just about any of the estate’s rooms—including the six bedrooms and great room with high ceilings and a fireplace—the views are best from this particular terrace.
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There’s still July 1 looming, with both the Red Wings and potential acquiring teams needing to know their cap and roster outlooks for next season.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“Perspectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspectives. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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