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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Building an inclusive network of peers can guarantee access to a wide range of ideas, experiences and viewpoints to enrich your work and inspire growth. —

Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024 As such, leaders are responsible for enabling the conditions in which employees thrive, meaning fostering a culture of communication, an openness to different viewpoints, and encouraging experimentation (along with the failure that often comes with it). —

Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 His amplification of Lee's viewpoints angered Social Security advocates. —

Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 Add it to your itinerary after hiking nearby Mount Christoffel, the highest point on the island, or taking in the vistas from the roadside viewpoint at Santa Martha. Beach-hop around stunning shorelines. —

Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for viewpoint