as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
my viewpoint on the issue is similar to my best friend's but very different from my parents'
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of viewpoint
Scenes of Paris, painted from the same viewpoint, offer more contrast.
—
Robert Taylor, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
His versatility and hard work distinguish him in the viewpoint of his coach.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Bardot's viewpoints on issues of the day have landed her in controversy.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Listening to and understanding all viewpoints helps ensure that decisions are thoughtful, inclusive, and centered on what matters most — helping our students succeed.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for viewpoint
Robert Taylor, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
His versatility and hard work distinguish him in the viewpoint of his coach.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Bardot's viewpoints on issues of the day have landed her in controversy.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Listening to and understanding all viewpoints helps ensure that decisions are thoughtful, inclusive, and centered on what matters most — helping our students succeed.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for viewpoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewpoint
Noun
-
Kings coach Doug Christie — who was on that early 2000s team that nearly made the Finals — was one of many coaches and players throughout the NBA this week given the difficult task of answering questions about their perspectives of the ongoing legal case.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
-
But ask area residents how living or working in the City of Souls – surrounded by the unblinking fact of their own future – has impacted their perspective on death, and most respond with a shrug.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Right now, the Fed continues to have flexibility to cut later when more economic data is available and the outlook is clearer.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Fernando Fernandez, Unilever chief executive officer, said the outlook remained unchanged for the full year, with underlying sales growth expected to land between 3 percent and 5 percent.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Viewpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewpoint. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share