perspective

noun

pər-ˈspek-tiv How to pronounce perspective (audio)
Definition of perspectivenext
1
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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2
as in view
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 perspective Whatever cloud of innocence has hung over Jo’s life until this point is shattered, both parents struggling how to navigate the horrible experience from an emotional as well as a purely bureaucratic perspective. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 When Leap of Faith closed a few weeks after opening, Esparza took a beat to get some perspective on his career. — Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Her job in communications gave her a unique inside perspective on the impact of that critical transition on Google’s corporate culture. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026 That perspective has also informed how Gerber has approached working with Gere, the son of veteran actor Richard Gere, who was married to Crawford from 1991 to 1995. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perspective
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  1. viewpoint
  2. view
  3. outlook
Noun
  • Revisit the story of Huckleberry Finn, now told from its character Jim’s viewpoint.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • However, the term can become dangerous when government officials, political appointees, or governing boards use it to determine which viewpoints must be represented in faculty hiring or promotion.
    — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of viewpoint
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  • In those entries, Fauci discussed his views on the origins of the coronavirus — a topic Paul has accused Fauci of issuing misleading statements on, which Fauci has long denied.
    — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The stream will feature expert commentary on the science of the eclipse along with live views from telescopes at the Observatorio Astrofisco de Javalambre, which is located close to the Spanish city of Teruel directly in the path of totality.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of view
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  • While first-round pick Broderick Jones has not lived up to his draft position — Pittsburgh did not pick up his fifth-year option and Jones’ outlook is unclear coming off spinal fusion surgery — the Steelers did hit on a number of mid-round picks.
    — Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But, over the last month, the stock has rallied more than 26% as investors bet on an improving outlook and hope upcoming blockbuster games spur console sales.
    — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of outlook

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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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