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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
Despite the demands of professional golf, Spieth prioritizes family time and shares how much fatherhood has shifted his perspective.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 14 July 2025
Just for perspective, as previously mentioned, learning to fly in manual/acro mode with a traditional FPV controller takes 50+ hours of flight practice.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 14 July 2025
From an evolutionary perspective, isolation meant not just the risk of death but, worse, the risk of leaving no descendants.
—Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The valuation is something experts can help you with from a monetary perspective, but the intrinsic value is a harder to determine value.
—Julie Murphy, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 14 July 2025
Just for perspective, as previously mentioned, learning to fly in manual/acro mode with a traditional FPV controller takes 50+ hours of flight practice.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 14 July 2025
From an evolutionary perspective, isolation meant not just the risk of death but, worse, the risk of leaving no descendants.
—Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The valuation is something experts can help you with from a monetary perspective, but the intrinsic value is a harder to determine value.
—Julie Murphy, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perspective
Noun
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From a fundamental viewpoint, Snap-on currently holds a market capitalization of $17 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The popular Overlooks Trail leads about a half-mile to a first lookout and another half-mile to a second viewpoint above Upheaval Dome.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The reopening has created a buzz among locals and visitors alike, offering a unique way to cool off in the city—with Eiffel Tower views included.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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The basement is finished and, besides a wine cellar and laundry room, is ready to be transformed into a home theater, wellness center, or both, while the roof terrace provides neighborhood and city views.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025
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Now, in the SEC, Oke will need to play with more consistent leverage to win at the contact point. 2026 NFL Draft outlook Abilene Christian isn’t known for churning out defensive talent (its last defensive draft pick was 20 years ago: defensive back Danieal Manning).—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Danaher posted stronger-than-forecast quarterly results and raised its annual earnings outlook.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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“Perspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspective. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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