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
Candidates Sylvester Fulcher, Wesam Shahed, Patricia Joan ‘Trish’ Murphy, Antoine Bass and Veronica Bolling-Franklin range in experience and viewpoints, though all claim lowering property taxes and boosting health care accessibility are goals.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The View declined to comment; however, a network source pointed out that the talk show, which premiered in 1997, routinely hosts political leaders and candidates from across the political spectrum to discuss current events, including politics, and their differing viewpoints.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Let new viewpoints calm fears and guide choices.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Watch the planet parade from one of several viewpoints along the coast, including Herring Cove Beach or the Race Point or Wood End Lighthouses.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
The ability to engage with diverse perspectives, listen to opposing viewpoints and find common ground will be essential in fostering peace and stability in a world that is increasingly divided along political, cultural and ideological lines.
—David Dumke, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 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, 10 Feb. 2026
Lucas, whom Trump nominated in his first term and promoted to chair last November, has voiced similar viewpoints.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 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
Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The View declined to comment; however, a network source pointed out that the talk show, which premiered in 1997, routinely hosts political leaders and candidates from across the political spectrum to discuss current events, including politics, and their differing viewpoints.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Let new viewpoints calm fears and guide choices.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Watch the planet parade from one of several viewpoints along the coast, including Herring Cove Beach or the Race Point or Wood End Lighthouses.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
The ability to engage with diverse perspectives, listen to opposing viewpoints and find common ground will be essential in fostering peace and stability in a world that is increasingly divided along political, cultural and ideological lines.
—David Dumke, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 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, 10 Feb. 2026
Lucas, whom Trump nominated in his first term and promoted to chair last November, has voiced similar viewpoints.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 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
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,
20 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to its fast sun-synchronous orbit, the spacecraft crossed the eclipse zone four times and was able to witness the event from several perspectives.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Viewpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewpoints. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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