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 …—
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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. WodehouseExamples 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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Geekie has incorporated some of Pastrnak’s viewpoints into his game, partly because both are right shots.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
An Invisible Risk The standard literature defines cognitive bias as a systematic distortion that affects decision making processes and cognitive understanding, often resulting from limited data sets and unconscious biases and decision protocols favoring certain viewpoints.
—Cristian Randieri, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
On the Tuesday, March 4 episode, during a conversation about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices, the actress reflected on the ongoing criticisms the show faces, particularly from those who attempt to discredit the hosts' viewpoints.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Defending unpopular speech, by definition, rarely gets broad support across political viewpoints.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
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Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
An Invisible Risk The standard literature defines cognitive bias as a systematic distortion that affects decision making processes and cognitive understanding, often resulting from limited data sets and unconscious biases and decision protocols favoring certain viewpoints.
—Cristian Randieri, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
On the Tuesday, March 4 episode, during a conversation about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices, the actress reflected on the ongoing criticisms the show faces, particularly from those who attempt to discredit the hosts' viewpoints.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Defending unpopular speech, by definition, rarely gets broad support across political viewpoints.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewpoint. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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