as in perspectives
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 viewpoints
Lucas, whom Trump nominated in his first term and promoted to chair last November, has voiced similar viewpoints.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Check out the Hill's Opinion section Hundreds of policy experts from a range of political viewpoints and areas of expertise.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Faith leaders opposing the bill argued that the bill could risk privileging certain religious or ideological viewpoints over others.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
People from all backgrounds, religions and viewpoints are welcome to join.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Parts of the North Rim opened back up last fall, including a few eastern viewpoints and campgrounds.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
To provide a balanced presentation of opposing viewpoints on this matter would require access to responses from government officials, law enforcement representatives, or commentators defending these actions, which are not included in the available search results.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The rule is often confused with the Fairness Doctrine, who required stations to carry a balance of different viewpoints on issues of public importance.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Chatbots can often be sycophantic or agree with users’ viewpoints to a fault.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Check out the Hill's Opinion section Hundreds of policy experts from a range of political viewpoints and areas of expertise.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Faith leaders opposing the bill argued that the bill could risk privileging certain religious or ideological viewpoints over others.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
People from all backgrounds, religions and viewpoints are welcome to join.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Parts of the North Rim opened back up last fall, including a few eastern viewpoints and campgrounds.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
To provide a balanced presentation of opposing viewpoints on this matter would require access to responses from government officials, law enforcement representatives, or commentators defending these actions, which are not included in the available search results.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The rule is often confused with the Fairness Doctrine, who required stations to carry a balance of different viewpoints on issues of public importance.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Chatbots can often be sycophantic or agree with users’ viewpoints to a fault.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewpoints
perspectives
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Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
6 Feb. 2026
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The masterclasses span acting, auteur filmmaking and series creation, inviting audiences to explore contemporary cinema from multiple perspectives.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Viewpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewpoints. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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