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perspective

noun

pər-ˈspek-tiv

Definition of perspective

as in viewpoint

a way of looking at or thinking about something whether she was being rude or candid is all a matter of perspective

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as in view

all that can be seen from a certain point the perspective from the hotel balcony was dominated by the lake and mountains

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Recent Examples of perspective Carson observed that the butterflies’ lifespan seemed short, but understood that the measure is something else from their perspective. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Beyond sneakers, each creator’s capsule includes coordinating apparel and accessories that extend their individual design perspective across the collection. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Penalties have been a problem for TCU dating back to 2023, and this season so far has been the worst from a discipline perspective. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2026 There was obviously the seed of something from a storytelling perspective. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perspective

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Knowledge workers can also use AI’s outputs to examine topics from multiple viewpoints, deepening their knowledge.

— Monideepa Tarafdar, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
While many jurisdictions around the country have banned the practice in order to prohibit the conduct, the Supreme Court determined that limitations on conversion therapy only limit one viewpoint.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of viewpoint

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In my view, the government must get ahead of that curve by establishing a full-fledged Department of AI, rather than leaving it to a single individual.

— Yerbol Orynbayev, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
Following the meeting, the president dismissed the idea of new AI rules and reiterated his view that the industry should police itself.

— Jeff Masonand Michael Shepard Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of view

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Do those realizations change your outlook at home or as a leader at work?

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
The current outlook favors wetter conditions across the southwest, putting California, New Mexico, Arizona, and southern Colorado in an interesting position (while Utah and the northern Rockies are less straightforward).

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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