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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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Recent Examples of perspective
From a strictly horticultural perspective, nothing nourishes plants better than a compost made from chicken manure and chicken coop bedding.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2025
However, research shows that your perspective regarding your financial situation can do more harm to your health than your actual financial circumstances – even as your savings dwindle.
—Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Laabs’s drama weaves historical drama with comedy, offering a fresh perspective on how the past continues to shape our present.
—Clifford Coonan, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
In reality, the best solutions emerge from diverse perspectives—especially in environments where challenges are evolving and unpredictable.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2025
However, research shows that your perspective regarding your financial situation can do more harm to your health than your actual financial circumstances – even as your savings dwindle.
—Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Laabs’s drama weaves historical drama with comedy, offering a fresh perspective on how the past continues to shape our present.
—Clifford Coonan, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
In reality, the best solutions emerge from diverse perspectives—especially in environments where challenges are evolving and unpredictable.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
Noun
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Collaborative problem-solving is a framework that allows people with different viewpoints to work together to see a more complete picture of an issue.—
Chris Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In the song, which features DJ Jazzy Jeff and B. Simone, the West Philly native takes on the viewpoints of both critics and fans.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Those negative opinions of Musk are bleeding over into negative views of Tesla, especially among those who identify as liberals.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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The budget resolution's release comes as the majority leader and Senate Budget Committee Republicans met with President Trump earlier Wednesday at the White House, where Thune said committee members aired their views with the president.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Trump's tariff formula explained: How rates were determined for each country Inflation, tariff worries drive consumers' outlooks to lowest levels in 12 years What are tariffs?—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak on the economic outlook at 11:25 a.m. EDT.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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