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. 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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Collaborative problem-solving is a framework that allows people with different viewpoints to work together to see a more complete picture of an issue.
—Chris Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Florida lawmakers have also advanced a proposal to ban pride flags and others that represent political viewpoints in schools and public buildings after similar measures failed in the past two legislative sessions.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
In the song, which features DJ Jazzy Jeff and B. Simone, the West Philly native takes on the viewpoints of both critics and fans.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Sources told The Hill there are competing viewpoints among White House advisers about how aggressively to use tariffs and what the economic fallout will be.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
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Chris Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Florida lawmakers have also advanced a proposal to ban pride flags and others that represent political viewpoints in schools and public buildings after similar measures failed in the past two legislative sessions.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
In the song, which features DJ Jazzy Jeff and B. Simone, the West Philly native takes on the viewpoints of both critics and fans.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Sources told The Hill there are competing viewpoints among White House advisers about how aggressively to use tariffs and what the economic fallout will be.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for viewpoint
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“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewpoint. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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