viewpoint
noun
view·point
ˈvyü-ˌpȯint 
plural viewpoints
: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : point of view, standpoint
The novel is told from two major viewpoints and a number of minor ones …—
Marge Piercy
Marge PiercyAs with politics, he'd eventually come around to the opposite viewpoint from the one he'd previously advocated and express it just as stridently.—Irvine Welsh
Irvine WelshHe began to look at the matter from Claire's viewpoint, and his pity switched from himself to her.—P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. WodehouseSynonyms
Examples of viewpoint in a Sentence
The story is told from the viewpoint of someone who grew up during the Great Depression.
Her viewpoint is that of a person who has been in politics for decades.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network, spoke with eight Phoenix women with a variety of viewpoints on the topic.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Some of the most popular viewpoints include Goat Bluff, Carlton Beach, and Tinderbox, all of which are fairly close to Hobart, though far enough from substantial light pollution.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Obviously, from the viewpoint of contemporary science, the claims that the E-meter unlocks past-life traumas cannot be verified or replicated.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2024
So perhaps the cost of installing the valve, patching the walls and paying the ongoing cost of heating the water might make sense from a financial viewpoint.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Russia would surely conclude that Atlanticism is a moribund viewpoint.
—Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2024
These deep connections expose us to different viewpoints and experiences, which can promote personal growth and broader perspectives.
—Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Republicans countered that the protest indicates that people at NBC News, particularly at MSNBC, were unwilling to countenance opposing viewpoints.
—David Bauder, Quartz, 26 Mar. 2024
Our initial decision was made because of our deep commitment to presenting our audiences with a widely diverse set of viewpoints and experiences, particularly during these consequential times.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024
USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Some of the most popular viewpoints include Goat Bluff, Carlton Beach, and Tinderbox, all of which are fairly close to Hobart, though far enough from substantial light pollution.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Obviously, from the viewpoint of contemporary science, the claims that the E-meter unlocks past-life traumas cannot be verified or replicated.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2024
So perhaps the cost of installing the valve, patching the walls and paying the ongoing cost of heating the water might make sense from a financial viewpoint.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Russia would surely conclude that Atlanticism is a moribund viewpoint.
—Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2024
These deep connections expose us to different viewpoints and experiences, which can promote personal growth and broader perspectives.
—Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Republicans countered that the protest indicates that people at NBC News, particularly at MSNBC, were unwilling to countenance opposing viewpoints.
—David Bauder, Quartz, 26 Mar. 2024
Our initial decision was made because of our deep commitment to presenting our audiences with a widely diverse set of viewpoints and experiences, particularly during these consequential times.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewpoint. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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