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 Highlights include the Base Torres viewpoint, the French Valley and the Grey Glacier, plus the crystal-clear lakes and granite peaks that Patagonia is known for. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 The 43-mile W Circuit through Chilean Patagonia takes about five days and links the Base Torres viewpoint, French Valley and Grey Glacier. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 Another must-see viewpoint is from Wawel Royal Castle complex, which overlooks the Vistula River. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 The partial eclipse will be small, but reservoirs, ridgelines and open viewpoints offer decent southwest sightlines during the afternoon event. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewpoint
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  1. perspective
  2. outlook
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  • At a time when Iran dominates political headlines, this novel offered a deeply human perspective on a country too often reduced to geopolitics.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The musical retells the story of Heated Rivalry, this time telling the tale of hockey players who want to kiss and explore each other’s bodies from the perspective of the straight, female fans who turned it into a hit.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of perspective
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  • Other data has fed into a more bullish or rosy outlook for the labor market.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Peridot acts as a buffer for Virgos, helping to soften their tendency for self-criticism and encouraging a more optimistic outlook.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of outlook

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