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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 her perspective, her fiancé has been used and discarded by basically everyone in his life, including the NFL.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Bringing all of the components together in the edit was a massive task, made all the more difficult by the need to rewatch a mountain of footage with, if not fresh eyes, a fresh perspective.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
But over the past few years, that perspective has quickly evolved.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
In previous Dragon Age games, whenever the player traversed the world, non-playable party members would talk to each other about current events or their interests, fleshing out their perspectives and constantly evolving the dynamic between the team.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Bringing all of the components together in the edit was a massive task, made all the more difficult by the need to rewatch a mountain of footage with, if not fresh eyes, a fresh perspective.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
But over the past few years, that perspective has quickly evolved.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
In previous Dragon Age games, whenever the player traversed the world, non-playable party members would talk to each other about current events or their interests, fleshing out their perspectives and constantly evolving the dynamic between the team.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for perspective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
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At the top of the walk, a viewpoint over the suburbs of Cape Town and the South Atlantic ocean below, the Prince was then taken to meet a group of youngsters from the Mayine Afrika E Foundation which promotes mental and physical wellbeing in their community of Nyanga.Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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YouTube said the platform has a multilayered approach to connect users with authoritative news and information while ensuring a variety of viewpoints are represented.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The drones and robots are outfitted with hidden cameras so researchers can get an up-close view of live critters without a noticeable human presence.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Some on the far left view a second Trump term as an existential crisis and likely will be motivated to take to the streets to protest.Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Murphy said the winter forecast predicts more dry weather, though the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s seasonal outlook predicted above-average temperatures with equal chances of precipitation above or below average levels.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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England and Gage said this money changed the company’s outlook and led to its demise.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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