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perspectives

noun

plural of perspective

as in viewpoints

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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all that can be seen from a certain point the perspective from the hotel balcony was dominated by the lake and mountains

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Recent Examples of perspectives Most of the time, people come with their pre-existing views and biases, repeat them out loud, close their minds to alternative perspectives, and go home even more sure of their ways. — Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Serving in another field or capacity, pursuing a hobby or getting immersed in a new discipline or art, especially for those in creative spaces, can impart unique and valuable perspectives that inform one’s whole approach to work. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Through the voices of survivors, fire responders, eyewitness testimony and rare video, the project offers viewers a chance to learn more about the attacks and their aftermath from multiple perspectives. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Showcasing both her perspectives as a former player and current WAG (wives-and-girlfriends of athletes), Broomfield has an online fanbase of roughly 175,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026 James roves among the attackers’ perspectives before and during the event, his experimental style, psychological acuity, and ragged lyricism on display. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 The film is told through multiple perspectives and a non-linear timeline that makes the couple’s relationship far murkier and nuanced. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026 Skewing traditional perspectives is nothing new for Fernandes. — Web Behrens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The novel is an impressive highwire act of different perspectives. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

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Those differing responses, paradoxically, hint at an underlying confluence of viewpoints – that safeguarding the growth and development of children and teenagers is not a one-and-done deal, left to individual court cases or settlements.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026
Cézanne returned to the area repeatedly, painting it from different viewpoints and in different seasons.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026

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As these ads become more prolific and consequently unavoidable, more people are speaking out in the hopes that restaurants will stop turning to AI altogether − which falls in line with Americans' increasingly negative views on AI and Big Tech.

— Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Don’t come expecting to blow a wad of cash on Peaks (there’s very little that costs much, anyway) and most of the stuff that the islanders are so proud of—the quiet beaches, the views, and the breezy walks—is free.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of views

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Software, which took a beating earlier this year, has more recently staged a comeback as traders reevaluated their business outlooks, and combed through the wreckage for survivors.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Despite the possibility that other states will be worse off, Maine providers — even those with relatively optimistic financial outlooks — are scared of what’s ahead.

— Daniel Payne, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of outlooks

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Three Fall Must-Dos Take in one of the best fall color panoramas at Brockway Mountain Lookout along Brockway Mountain Drive, linking Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor, about an hour’s drive north from Houghton.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
In general, seek a perch with clear panoramas—such as a hilltop or open field instead of a thick forest.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

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