perspectives

noun

plural of perspective
1
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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2
as in views
all that can be seen from a certain point the perspective from the hotel balcony was dominated by the lake and mountains

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Recent Examples of perspectives Access market perspectives and insights from the chief investment officer to help inform investment decisions. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 Stein said the museum’s mission to make exceptional art accessible and tell the story of American creativity through diverse perspectives resonates deeply with his career-long dedication to public access. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026 Within that framework, there’s plenty to play with and lots of perspectives to tap into. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026 Lines and mental health experts interviewed by Ars argue that OpenAI’s crisis response could be improved by incorporating perspectives from people with lived experience of conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026 Different perspectives between generations may be fueling hard feelings, Kiplinger's research showed. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Most of the time, people come with their pre-existing views and biases, repeat them out loud, close their minds to alternative perspectives, and go home even more sure of their ways. — Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Serving in another field or capacity, pursuing a hobby or getting immersed in a new discipline or art, especially for those in creative spaces, can impart unique and valuable perspectives that inform one’s whole approach to work. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Showcasing both her perspectives as a former player and current WAG (wives-and-girlfriends of athletes), Broomfield has an online fanbase of roughly 175,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
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  1. viewpoints
  2. views
  3. outlooks
  4. panoramas
Noun
  • His pieces from this period are intensely democratic, with Grossman giving the viewpoints of privates and generals equal weight.
    — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
  • As a result, many students graduate without understanding how government works, why voting matters, or how citizens with differing viewpoints can work together in a democracy.
    — Clarine Nardi Riddle, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of viewpoints
Noun
  • Our final stop was Kahlenberg, a hilltop on the city’s northern edge that offers sweeping views over the skyline, the Danube River winding through the city below and vineyards spilling down the surrounding slopes.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The ship’s wellness wing contains an indoor pool with ample lounge seating, massage rooms featuring Biologique Recherche product treatments, hair salon, a sauna with sea views, and a snow room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of views
Noun
  • Finally, bullish long-term earnings outlooks from Nvidia last week and Broadcom on Wednesday night suggest a long runway for AI chip demand.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Investors love low rates, when borrowing is cheaper and companies’ outlooks become more attractive.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of outlooks
Noun
  • Three Fall Must-Dos Take in one of the best fall color panoramas at Brockway Mountain Lookout along Brockway Mountain Drive, linking Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor, about an hour’s drive north from Houghton.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In general, seek a perch with clear panoramas—such as a hilltop or open field instead of a thick forest.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of panoramas

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“Perspectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspectives. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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