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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
Hiking trails, scenic drives, and accessible viewpoints make for easy exploring.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The White House has argued that the compact will strengthen free speech on campus by protecting conservative viewpoints and redirecting resources toward the sciences.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition, the FCC can’t issue rules or directives that require regulated companies—such as broadcasters, telecommunications firms, or internet providers—to promote or silence political viewpoints.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
In the mid-20th century, the Fairness Doctrine required broadcasters to cover issues of public importance and to present contrasting viewpoints.
—John Eger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
However, some of Shenandoah’s best viewpoints can only be reached by foot via the park’s nearly 500 miles of trails.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The answers were a mix of lack of community, increase in fear for ‘the other’ and a mere surface level understanding of most religions and viewpoints.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Rich Marshall and others are pressing officials to reopen some North Rim viewpoints in hopes for a return of tourists this fall.
—Ryan Heinsius, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Of course, not everyone will appreciate the viewpoints, which, while hyper-personal, have fallen into the political due to the current climate.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The White House has argued that the compact will strengthen free speech on campus by protecting conservative viewpoints and redirecting resources toward the sciences.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition, the FCC can’t issue rules or directives that require regulated companies—such as broadcasters, telecommunications firms, or internet providers—to promote or silence political viewpoints.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
In the mid-20th century, the Fairness Doctrine required broadcasters to cover issues of public importance and to present contrasting viewpoints.
—John Eger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
However, some of Shenandoah’s best viewpoints can only be reached by foot via the park’s nearly 500 miles of trails.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The answers were a mix of lack of community, increase in fear for ‘the other’ and a mere surface level understanding of most religions and viewpoints.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Rich Marshall and others are pressing officials to reopen some North Rim viewpoints in hopes for a return of tourists this fall.
—Ryan Heinsius, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Of course, not everyone will appreciate the viewpoints, which, while hyper-personal, have fallen into the political due to the current climate.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewpoints
Noun
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Venus is wrapping up in Virgo in your adventure sector, encouraging you to expand through learning, travel, or fresh perspectives.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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With United Nations climate talks around the corner in November, Rockström and other researchers hope leaders in countries around the world will incorporate scientific perspectives about the food system into their national policies.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hazardous weather outlooks are in place be cause thunderstorms could produce high winds or lightning.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In August, The Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac both released winter weather outlooks that offered varying conditions for the Lone Star State.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Viewpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewpoints. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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