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
The Constitution doesn’t let government officials pick which viewpoints are acceptable.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Guano Point is known for its dramatic viewpoints of the Grand Canyon from the western rim.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
During her four years in the House of Representatives, the Republican congresswoman has butted heads with Democratic lawmakers and often aligned herself with far-right and MAGA viewpoints.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
At the end of the interview, Goldberg stressed the importance of welcoming others onto the show who have different viewpoints, asking Hines to come back.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Guano Point is known for its dramatic viewpoints of the Grand Canyon from the western rim.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
During her four years in the House of Representatives, the Republican congresswoman has butted heads with Democratic lawmakers and often aligned herself with far-right and MAGA viewpoints.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
At the end of the interview, Goldberg stressed the importance of welcoming others onto the show who have different viewpoints, asking Hines to come back.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewpoints
perspectives
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These perspectives show that diners and restaurateurs alike see tipping as an act of acknowledgment — a way to recognize the difference between acceptable and exceptional service.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Of Uruguayan origin, the America Business Forum began in 2016 as a platform for people of influence to share their perspectives.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Viewpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewpoints. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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