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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
Venus is wrapping up in Virgo in your adventure sector, encouraging you to expand through learning, travel, or fresh perspectives.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
With United Nations climate talks around the corner in November, Rockström and other researchers hope leaders in countries around the world will incorporate scientific perspectives about the food system into their national policies.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
In what is otherwise a slog of a show, Black Rabbit gets structurally creative in the sixth episode when the events of a robbery at the restaurant are shown from different perspectives.
—Andrew Bernard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Her words are quoted in a book about TCU’s efforts to incorporate Native American perspectives into campus life and the university curriculum.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
The competitors are diverse and offer new perspectives and passions for the game, according to CBS.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The two exchanged perspectives on activism, environmental challenges, and personal philosophy.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
But in the interim, there are efforts in higher education to reduce animosity and encourage constructive interactions and discussion between people with different perspectives.
—Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Residents, business owners, and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend to learn more and share their perspectives.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
With United Nations climate talks around the corner in November, Rockström and other researchers hope leaders in countries around the world will incorporate scientific perspectives about the food system into their national policies.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
In what is otherwise a slog of a show, Black Rabbit gets structurally creative in the sixth episode when the events of a robbery at the restaurant are shown from different perspectives.
—Andrew Bernard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Her words are quoted in a book about TCU’s efforts to incorporate Native American perspectives into campus life and the university curriculum.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
The competitors are diverse and offer new perspectives and passions for the game, according to CBS.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The two exchanged perspectives on activism, environmental challenges, and personal philosophy.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
But in the interim, there are efforts in higher education to reduce animosity and encourage constructive interactions and discussion between people with different perspectives.
—Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Residents, business owners, and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend to learn more and share their perspectives.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspectives
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Hiking trails, scenic drives, and accessible viewpoints make for easy exploring.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The White House has argued that the compact will strengthen free speech on campus by protecting conservative viewpoints and redirecting resources toward the sciences.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 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,
7 Oct. 2025
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Where to stay The intimate, 39-room Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto, on the banks of Hozu River, gives front-row views of Arashiyama Hills’ kaleidoscopic colors in springtime as well as in autumn.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hazardous weather outlooks are in place be cause thunderstorms could produce high winds or lightning.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In August, The Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac both released winter weather outlooks that offered varying conditions for the Lone Star State.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Clérigos Tower offers one of the best panoramas in the city after a climb of more than 200 steps.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cloudy chords, meditative tintinnabulation, the whoosh of wind and rain, blocks of iridescent brass — all these discrete sonorities trundled by, like a train of boxcars with panoramas painted on their sides.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Perspectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspectives. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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