viewpoint

noun

ˈvyü-ˌpȯint How to pronounce viewpoint (audio)
Definition of viewpointnext
as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something my viewpoint on the issue is similar to my best friend's but very different from my parents'

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Recent Examples of viewpoint The filmmakers say their goal is to humanize community members with different viewpoints. — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Detractors attacked the moment with glee, but that viewpoint ends up being shortsighted. — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 The positions and viewpoints reflected in the answers are my own. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 That matters for leaders whose job depends on reading the room and understanding different viewpoints. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewpoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewpoint
  1. perspective
  2. outlook
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  • Brennan issued a letter offering guidance from a Catholic perspective.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • During the interview with TBPN, Karp argued that AI is changing which skills and perspectives are valuable in the workplace.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of perspective
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  • Shares rallied 12% after the data center server company hiked its fiscal first-quarter revenue outlook.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Below, The Hollywood Reporter has compiled analysts’ reactions to Netflix’s latest set of results and outlook.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of outlook

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“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewpoint. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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