viewpoint

noun

ˈvyü-ˌpȯint How to pronounce viewpoint (audio)
Definition of viewpointnext
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 That matters for leaders whose job depends on reading the room and understanding different viewpoints. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 Established in 2018, the Universal Composers Initiative was designed to find artists from both traditional and non-conventional professional backgrounds whose creative viewpoints translate into distinctive musical expressions. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Nearby desert viewpoints could provide enormous horizons — although the eclipsed sun will be 79 degrees high. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026 The stunning success of the album has changed that viewpoint considerably. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewpoint
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  1. perspective
  2. outlook
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  • By tonight, the Moon enters Aquarius and your perspective gets much wider.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • From this perspective, if Nick Richards is guaranteed for the season, there seemingly would be less need to have Vlad Goldin available for emergency use.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of perspective
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  • Their session will look at the state of the global film landscape and the outlook for theatrical and streaming distribution, along with ways to deepen cross-border partnerships.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The outlook for that contest going ahead in Saudi Arabia has been thrown into doubt by the kingdom’s involvement in the war in Yemen against Houthi militias.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewpoint. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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