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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
Spector’s answer seems to be: Start small, and from a human perspective.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Guillermo then sees this as an opportunity to rewrite the past and offer a new perspective about them all.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
To put that into perspective, only Matt Chapman hit more home runs for the Giants in 2024 with 27.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
And here was this filmmaker [Ali Abbasi] who was European, who’d fled Iran, who’s fearless and whose last film was all about his previous country, coming into this with a fresh perspective, not wanting to play for any team, just removing all judgment.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Guillermo then sees this as an opportunity to rewrite the past and offer a new perspective about them all.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
To put that into perspective, only Matt Chapman hit more home runs for the Giants in 2024 with 27.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
And here was this filmmaker [Ali Abbasi] who was European, who’d fled Iran, who’s fearless and whose last film was all about his previous country, coming into this with a fresh perspective, not wanting to play for any team, just removing all judgment.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for perspective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
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The university told school leaders not to pick sides in political debates while adopting viewpoint neutrality in September.Jon Styf | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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Blacksky shares many commonalities with Black Twitter: spry discussion, divergent viewpoints, a singular sense of humor, sporadic nudity.Jason Parham, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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In between, two bedrooms (one with a view of the State House!) and a den with a fireplace provide flexibility and elbow room.Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Walk The Fishing Pier The nearly 1,000 foot long Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier is a draw for anglers, but the scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean are worth the $2 admission fee.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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This month's most concerning figure came from a sharp fall in Americans' short-term outlook for income, business conditions and job opportunities.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Whether tariffs, labor or tax cuts, or a tepid outlook on interest rate cuts, people hope for a better year, with a dose of what's next.Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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