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.
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The film presents things from her viewpoint, even physically; DP Tomas Juricek often places the camera low down, aligning with her diminutive size.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2024
The legislation took shape after conservative politicians in both states criticized major tech companies for allegedly exerting bias against conservative viewpoints.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 1 July 2024
The two laws were rooted in the idea that major platforms stifled conservative viewpoints.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 July 2024
The laws were passed in 2021 in response to concerns that conservative viewpoints were being suppressed on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2024
The legislation took shape after conservative politicians in both states criticized major tech companies for allegedly exerting bias against conservative viewpoints.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 1 July 2024
The two laws were rooted in the idea that major platforms stifled conservative viewpoints.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 July 2024
The laws were passed in 2021 in response to concerns that conservative viewpoints were being suppressed on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
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 15 Jul. 2024.
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