viewpoint
noun
view·point
ˈvyü-ˌpȯint 
plural viewpoints
: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : point of view, standpoint
The novel is told from two major viewpoints and a number of minor ones …—
Marge Piercy
Marge PiercyAs with politics, he'd eventually come around to the opposite viewpoint from the one he'd previously advocated and express it just as stridently.—Irvine Welsh
Irvine WelshHe began to look at the matter from Claire's viewpoint, and his pity switched from himself to her.—P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. WodehouseExamples of viewpoint in a Sentence
The story is told from the viewpoint of someone who grew up during the Great Depression.
Her viewpoint is that of a person who has been in politics for decades.
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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
From the expansive Blue Ridge Mountains to the otherworldly Florida Everglades, and every incredible state park, beach, and scenic viewpoint between, the region is a nature lover’s paradise.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Promote viewpoint diversity and institutional neutrality (Chicago Principles).
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.
—Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
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David Dumke, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
From the expansive Blue Ridge Mountains to the otherworldly Florida Everglades, and every incredible state park, beach, and scenic viewpoint between, the region is a nature lover’s paradise.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Promote viewpoint diversity and institutional neutrality (Chicago Principles).
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.
—Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewpoint. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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