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
Again, open communication allows for free expression from both sides, even when your child may have an opposing viewpoint.
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Jazmin Towe, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
While censorship restrictions were relatively light in Iraq and Afghanistan, keeping the press close to the troops helped ensure a sympathetic viewpoint.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
In an 8-1 decision, the court found the ban regulates speech based on viewpoint and sent the case back to a lower appeals court to reassess its ruling using strict scrutiny, the highest standard of judicial review for issues related to the First Amendment.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Knueppel appreciates Peterson’s similar viewpoint.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jazmin Towe, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
While censorship restrictions were relatively light in Iraq and Afghanistan, keeping the press close to the troops helped ensure a sympathetic viewpoint.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
In an 8-1 decision, the court found the ban regulates speech based on viewpoint and sent the case back to a lower appeals court to reassess its ruling using strict scrutiny, the highest standard of judicial review for issues related to the First Amendment.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Knueppel appreciates Peterson’s similar viewpoint.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewpoint
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Travel plans, a new perspective or an unexpected opportunity to learn something exciting could shake you out of autopilot.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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By focusing on personal stories and perspectives, the series highlights the intersection of federal power and local lives, achieving significant engagement with its effective blend of traditional reporting and modern social media strategies.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Tim Evans | Reuters UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings that topped estimates and hiked its 2026 profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and streamlines its operations.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Moody’s Ratings upgraded Thailand’s credit outlook to stable from negative, citing easing downside risks from US tariffs and improved domestic investment momentum.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewpoint. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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