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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 diverse perspectives will help continue to expand the museum’s impact around the world.
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Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
30 June 2026
This perspective may help explain one of the most intriguing findings from the MIT AgeLab–John Hancock Longevity Preparedness Index.
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Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Selman, a native of Bosnia, will bring female perspectives and personal histories to bear in a work at the former Hörster Friedhof, a nineteenth-century cemetery.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for perspective
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
30 June 2026
This perspective may help explain one of the most intriguing findings from the MIT AgeLab–John Hancock Longevity Preparedness Index.
—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Selman, a native of Bosnia, will bring female perspectives and personal histories to bear in a work at the former Hörster Friedhof, a nineteenth-century cemetery.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for perspective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
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And yet as cynical and beaten-down as the film’s viewpoint can often be, there is still a spark of decency and perseverance.
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As always, rural areas, open fields and elevated viewpoints are generally better than neighborhoods surrounded by streetlights, buildings and trees.
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
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In the video, with over 10 million views, Savoie spends several minutes breaking down the soccer star’s collection.
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Vaughn Dalzell and Jay Croucher analyze Portugal's outlook for a round-of-32 matchup against Croatia.
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And that without this European environment and these European roots, the economic outlook is, at the very least, clouded.
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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