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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
Their differing perspectives and evolving understanding of the world they’re meant to inherit (as much as any woman can inherit anything in Gilead) are the friction that creates change.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Working intimately with him for several years now has made my perspective unique.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
From an economic theory perspective, a supply-and-demand equilibrium for a merit good should be where the marginal social benefit (MSB) is equal to the marginal social cost (MSC).
—Bylaura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Working intimately with him for several years now has made my perspective unique.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
From an economic theory perspective, a supply-and-demand equilibrium for a merit good should be where the marginal social benefit (MSB) is equal to the marginal social cost (MSC).
—Bylaura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for perspective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
Noun
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Bad actors are often counting on the fact that people let their emotions and existing viewpoints guide their reactions to content.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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But some researchers suspect this pharmacological-only viewpoint could leave benefits on the table.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ho Tzu Nyen’s virtual reality installation Voice of Void, 2021, which was on view at Berlin’s Neugerriemschneider gallery this spring, offers a glimpse of such possibilities.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene Soaring at 1,000 feet above sea level on the St James hills, just a 10-minute drive from the heat and bustle of the west coast’s towns and beaches, Apes Hill offers a refreshing breeze and views of both the Caribbean and Atlantic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Elevated oil prices are fueling both inflation concerns and recessionary fears, thereby clouding the outlook for monetary policy trajectories.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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While stocks rallied, some investors are cautious about the outlook.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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