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 hike to the viewpoint is less than a mile out-and-back and takes visitors about 15 minutes in total to finish, according to AllTrails.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
The album itself is a reflection on her fame and relationships from a more raw, depressing viewpoint.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
Chapin also announced monthly reviews of the network's coverage for fairness and diversity - including diversity of viewpoint.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Instead, the brutality of what’s done to Reena is recounted through the viewpoints of the teens who were present in her last moments.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Unique experiences are plentiful, like shipwreck scuba diving in the Straits of Mackinac and checking out the sights from the stunning Castle Rock viewpoint.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
This seems to be an ideological, semi-religious, cultish viewpoint.
—Thomas Catenacci, Fox News, 14 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Chabria, who brings more than two decades of experience covering California as an editor, writer and most recently as The Times’ California columnist, will offer insight into national issues with a California viewpoint.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
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
Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
The album itself is a reflection on her fame and relationships from a more raw, depressing viewpoint.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
Chapin also announced monthly reviews of the network's coverage for fairness and diversity - including diversity of viewpoint.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Instead, the brutality of what’s done to Reena is recounted through the viewpoints of the teens who were present in her last moments.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Unique experiences are plentiful, like shipwreck scuba diving in the Straits of Mackinac and checking out the sights from the stunning Castle Rock viewpoint.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
This seems to be an ideological, semi-religious, cultish viewpoint.
—Thomas Catenacci, Fox News, 14 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Chabria, who brings more than two decades of experience covering California as an editor, writer and most recently as The Times’ California columnist, will offer insight into national issues with a California viewpoint.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
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
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“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewpoint. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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