as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
my viewpoint on the issue is similar to my best friend's but very different from my parents'
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Recent Examples of viewpoint
If anyone doubts that Meghan Markle has become one of the most polarizing figures in American pop culture, look no further than the dueling viewpoints presented of her this week by two of the country’s most powerful media personalities, Oprah Winfrey and Megyn Kelly.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Luckily, Marcos had multiple ponchos at the ready for the boat ride and particularly wet viewpoints.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
This is the second complaint filed this year by the foundation, which alleges the university discriminates against conservative viewpoints.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Oklahoma has become a testing ground for reshaping public school curriculum to reflect conservative viewpoints, Make America Great Again priorities and a push for Christian nationalism in the classroom.
—Emery Petchauer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Luckily, Marcos had multiple ponchos at the ready for the boat ride and particularly wet viewpoints.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
This is the second complaint filed this year by the foundation, which alleges the university discriminates against conservative viewpoints.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Oklahoma has become a testing ground for reshaping public school curriculum to reflect conservative viewpoints, Make America Great Again priorities and a push for Christian nationalism in the classroom.
—Emery Petchauer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewpoint
Noun
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Their experiences span city, county, and campus policing, offering contrasting perspectives on how to lead the Sheriff’s Office through a period of change.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Expect a few misunderstandings, but also second chances to speak honestly and listen with a fresh perspective.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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What happened next changed his entire outlook on life at the time.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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With a memoir, a mentorship program and a fresh outlook, Jordan Chiles is redefining strength through softness, sisterhood and self-belief.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewpoint. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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