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
Those viewpoints have merit, and there’s a worthy discussion to be had about Gilgeous-Alexander’s methods, but all that nuance and negativity should fall by the wayside in honor of his remarkable feat.
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
His recommendation for changing your viewpoint?
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
August 23 – September 22 A cautious viewpoint guides real progress at present.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Skydance committed to ensure the new company presents a diversity of viewpoints across the political and ideological spectrum.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
His recommendation for changing your viewpoint?
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
August 23 – September 22 A cautious viewpoint guides real progress at present.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Skydance committed to ensure the new company presents a diversity of viewpoints across the political and ideological spectrum.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewpoint
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From that perspective, Zimbabwe’s sulfate plants may represent incremental progress rather than outright dependence.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Maggie and Chris brought their incredibly distinct perspectives to this film, telling a story audiences embraced around the globe.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Industrial scale and future outlook Mersen, a global leader in isostatic graphite with over 50 industrial sites worldwide, provides the industrial scale needed for Terra Innovatum’s long-term goals.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
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Also muddying the outlook for an end to the crisis is uncertainty about what the United States is trying to achieve.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewpoint. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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