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
The tremendous impacts of hypertext and hypermedia upon contemporary communication are to be found at cognitive, semiotic, political, economic, and social levels, and therefore, a wide array of viewpoints have to be taken into consideration.
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Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Applying his insight to the mosaic of American democracy creates a gestalt in which the whole of all our distinct viewpoints is greater than the mere sum of everyone’s perspective in isolation.
—Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Two of those were equipped with cameras that sent back images of the Starship from the viewpoint of the simulators.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 22 May 2026
And, school officials must apply the policy impartially and fairly, regardless of the particular viewpoints students express.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
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Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Applying his insight to the mosaic of American democracy creates a gestalt in which the whole of all our distinct viewpoints is greater than the mere sum of everyone’s perspective in isolation.
—Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Two of those were equipped with cameras that sent back images of the Starship from the viewpoint of the simulators.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 22 May 2026
And, school officials must apply the policy impartially and fairly, regardless of the particular viewpoints students express.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewpoint
Noun
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These diverse perspectives help paint a more complete picture of the short-term outlook for gold.—
Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Beginning her entrepreneurial journey with no more than a $400 tax return and several surgeries behind her following a health scare, Guizio reflects on the experience with perspective.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The country’s growth outlook has darkened due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has effectively halted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up energy and commodities prices globally.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The lobby overlooks a massive, multi-story space in two directions—the check-in desk is backdropped by a eastern outlook through floor-to-ceiling windows, while the opposite frames Tokyo's western sprawl.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewpoint. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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