point of view

noun phrase

: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : standpoint

Examples of point of view in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The film has drawn the somewhat odd criticism — also cited, candidly, in a review from his publication — that the story is told almost exclusively from the point of view of Israelis, a complaint to which Cohen responds thoughtfully. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

From a pharmaceutical point of view, this opened the door to the creation of chiral drugs containing only the necessary version of the molecule, achieving greater precision and lower side effects. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026

The lineup covers the DeMellier classics—including the Midi Hudson, the New York, the Large Siena Bucket, the Stockholm, and the Stockholm Shoulder—each updated in textures and colors that reflect their creator’s unique point of view. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Viewpoint This article generally aligns with a Center Left point of view. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for point of view

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue

Kids Definition

point of view

: a way of looking at or thinking about something : standpoint