point of view

noun phrase

Synonyms of point of viewnext
: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : standpoint

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So Disney didn’t really hide the ball — from a certain point of view. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026 Alasdair McLellan shot the portraits and a series of trailers that portray Jung Kook as a modern icon embodying the freedom of the open road, uniting fashion and entertainment to create an immersive world that balances his larger-than-life impact with Calvin Klein’s point of view. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 Organizations that delay developing an AI point of view risk being bypassed by members who find that guidance elsewhere. Aaron Wolowiec, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 At its core, great cinematography is rooted in a deeply human point of view — where every image reflects the cinematographer’s personal vision shaped by sensitivity, intuition and intent. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for point of view

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of point of view was in 1793

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“Point of view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20view. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

point of view

: a way of looking at or thinking about something : standpoint
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