as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
my viewpoint on the issue is similar to my best friend's but very different from my parents'
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Recent Examples of viewpoint
The academic organizations behind the lawsuit aim to block the government from continuing to carry out any deportations based on pro-Palestinian viewpoints.
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Zach Montague, New York Times, 22 July 2025
The panel had promised to feature diverse viewpoints about antidepressants and pregnancy.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 21 July 2025
For example, Harvard was told to audit the viewpoints of students and faculty and admit more students or hire new professors if the campus was found to lack diverse points of view.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
From a fundamental viewpoint, Snap-on currently holds a market capitalization of $17 billion.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Zach Montague, New York Times, 22 July 2025
The panel had promised to feature diverse viewpoints about antidepressants and pregnancy.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 21 July 2025
For example, Harvard was told to audit the viewpoints of students and faculty and admit more students or hire new professors if the campus was found to lack diverse points of view.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
From a fundamental viewpoint, Snap-on currently holds a market capitalization of $17 billion.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewpoint
Noun
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Now comes the exciting or fear-inducing part, depending on your perspective, salary negotiations.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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But from a social perspective, disgrace and ruin were very real, pressing threats.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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Now, in the SEC, Oke will need to play with more consistent leverage to win at the contact point. 2026 NFL Draft outlook Abilene Christian isn’t known for churning out defensive talent (its last defensive draft pick was 20 years ago: defensive back Danieal Manning).—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Danaher posted stronger-than-forecast quarterly results and raised its annual earnings outlook.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewpoint. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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