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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
Numbers lend some perspective: At least 24 people dead.
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Challenging bias at every decision-making level and creating environments where diverse perspectives are valued, not just tolerated, can help unlock every employee's full potential.
—Aniela Unguresan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
What’s your perspective on how hip-hop has engaged with the movement for Palestine’s liberation?
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2025
Living near the ocean has profoundly influenced my perspective and career in beauty, shaping Tower 28’s design and ethos, which embody the fun, approachable spirit of So-Cal beach culture.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Challenging bias at every decision-making level and creating environments where diverse perspectives are valued, not just tolerated, can help unlock every employee's full potential.
—Aniela Unguresan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
What’s your perspective on how hip-hop has engaged with the movement for Palestine’s liberation?
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2025
Living near the ocean has profoundly influenced my perspective and career in beauty, shaping Tower 28’s design and ethos, which embody the fun, approachable spirit of So-Cal beach culture.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
Noun
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The two sides have irreconcilable viewpoints, raising questions about whether the mediators who brokered the agreement will be able to get both sides to positions that allow the pause to become permanent.—
Mike Brest,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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There are a lot of dissenting viewpoints, even though Congress, President Biden, and now the Supreme Court have all mandated that the app should be banned.—
John Brandon,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The 2011 video has since surpassed over 20 million views as of January 2025.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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In Norway, the show launched earlier this month, and its first episode has now consolidated to over a million views, according to producers — no mean feat in a country of just over five million people.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In this instance, policies implemented during Donald Trump’s former presidency and the potential for their return with his re-election will have implications for the outlook of this demographic.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The longer-term outlook suggests that, on the heels of this storm, there could be more weeks of dry weather.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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