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as in viewpoints
a way of looking at or thinking about something
whether she was being rude or candid is all a matter of perspective
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Recent Examples of perspectives
Viewed from certain perspectives—the perspective of history, the perspective of the roughly one quarter of the world that was once colonized by Britain—London is a metropolis built on crime.
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Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 9th House of Higher Learning and Beliefs, opening your mind to new perspectives, ideas, and possibilities.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Written through the intuitive and curious perspectives of 12-year-olds, this memorable project manages to capture both their developing skills and innocent but sincere efforts to understand another generation.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Attendees had the opportunity not only to gain valuable perspectives from the panel but also to connect with fellow fundholders committed to advancing impactful philanthropy.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
The lawmakers’ comments came at a Common Ground event, part of an NBC News franchise bringing together leaders with different perspectives to focus on solutions to pressing issues.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
The series balances on-the-ground reporting with insights from historians and legal experts, fairly presenting various perspectives on this divisive issue.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The most important thing to me is the different perspectives and points of view.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 9th House of Higher Learning and Beliefs, opening your mind to new perspectives, ideas, and possibilities.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Written through the intuitive and curious perspectives of 12-year-olds, this memorable project manages to capture both their developing skills and innocent but sincere efforts to understand another generation.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Attendees had the opportunity not only to gain valuable perspectives from the panel but also to connect with fellow fundholders committed to advancing impactful philanthropy.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
The lawmakers’ comments came at a Common Ground event, part of an NBC News franchise bringing together leaders with different perspectives to focus on solutions to pressing issues.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
The series balances on-the-ground reporting with insights from historians and legal experts, fairly presenting various perspectives on this divisive issue.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The most important thing to me is the different perspectives and points of view.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspectives
Noun
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The casting has always managed to feel diverse, but in a guileless, incidental way, giving the appearance of multicultural inclusion without espousing any explicitly progressive viewpoints.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board includes Executive Editor Roger Simmons , opinion editor Krys Fluker and viewpoints editor Jay Reddick.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Glass walls frame these views from the living room, anchored by a stone fireplace.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Her videos, especially her Swift covers, frequently rack up millions of views.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The clearest example of the two companies’ seesawing outlooks is in performance running.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, the money coming out of other companies with strong outlooks could create opportunities to snap up more shares at attractive levels.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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To showcase the distinct regions each rover is exploring, NASA recently shared dueling panoramas composed from hundreds of photos taken between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Get skyline panoramas from One World Observatory, the tallest tower in the country, built where the original World Trade Center stood.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Perspectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspectives. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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