viewpoint

noun

view·point ˈvyü-ˌpȯint

plural viewpoints

Synonyms of viewpoint next

: 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

As 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

He began to look at the matter from Claire's viewpoint, and his pity switched from himself to her.—

P. G. Wodehouse

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.

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Perhaps Big Tech’s viewpoint will change as major streaming platforms are now in the live sports space. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025 This viewpoint overlooks some fundamental differences. —

Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025 After significant setbacks to diversity initiatives in 2024, companies will increase efforts to hire and develop talent with diverse voices and backgrounds, understanding that innovation thrives on a variety of viewpoints. —

William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 Another dark one, Shōgun’s brand-new valley provides a clear viewpoint for the vast destruction that’s taken place as a result of a devastating earthquake. —

Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for viewpoint