point of view
noun phrase
: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : standpoint
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Still, Carney’s lyrical piece, a sort of prose poem-flash fiction hybrid, written from the point of view of an unborn baby, illustrates a womb space at once protective and cage-like.
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Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Juxtaposing their points of view might’ve worked if their interpretation of events varied dramatically, or if the plot advanced with every switch.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Like the source material from author Michelle Frances, Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher’s TV adaptation is told from multiple points of view, leaving the audience and remaining characters to make their own choices about who’s truthful and who’s lying — and why.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
This is of crucial importance from a holistic wellness point of view.
—Akili King, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
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Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Juxtaposing their points of view might’ve worked if their interpretation of events varied dramatically, or if the plot advanced with every switch.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Like the source material from author Michelle Frances, Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher’s TV adaptation is told from multiple points of view, leaving the audience and remaining characters to make their own choices about who’s truthful and who’s lying — and why.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
This is of crucial importance from a holistic wellness point of view.
—Akili King, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for point of view
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“Point of view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20view. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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