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as in viewpoint
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 perspective
From a budget perspective, the Braves may always have a gap between them and the top of the MLB spending hierarchy.
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Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The health beat takes her inside operating rooms, laboratories and clinics to tell the story of health care from a human perspective.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The episode will be told from George's audio perspective, allowing viewers to see his typical day, which may be trickier than for others.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
On February 6, 2026, an episode of YouTube’s Peppa Pig Tales will be told from George’s audio perspective, showing how a typical day in his family’s life can be more challenging for him.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
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Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The health beat takes her inside operating rooms, laboratories and clinics to tell the story of health care from a human perspective.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The episode will be told from George's audio perspective, allowing viewers to see his typical day, which may be trickier than for others.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
On February 6, 2026, an episode of YouTube’s Peppa Pig Tales will be told from George’s audio perspective, showing how a typical day in his family’s life can be more challenging for him.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
Noun
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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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Check out the Hill's Opinion section Hundreds of policy experts from a range of political viewpoints and areas of expertise.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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In this all-new Hubble view, details of its structure are revealed as never before.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Envision, also due for a 2031 launch, will carry an orbital ground-penetrating radar to provide a complete view of Venus from its inner core to its upper atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The ’26 outlook is tricky given historical conservatism; but investors expect initial guide below St.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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While neighboring Broward County's water levels are not as low, and no restrictions have been issued there, the outlook remains concerning for Miami-Dade.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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