How to Use perspective in a Sentence

perspective

1 of 2 noun
Definition of perspectivenext
Synonyms for perspectivenext
  • From the perspective of Trump and his allies, that should have been a good thing.
    — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 21 July 2023
  • This meant, as the writer, staying true to the child’s perspective and seeing the world at her eye line.
    — Katherine Hu, The Atlantic, 27 June 2023
  • From a global perspective, the past few days marked a huge chance to embellish the brands.
    — Bob Sutton, Fortune, 20 July 2023
  • Here are a few more perspectives from L.A. Times columnists on the primaries and what to expect in the coming weeks and months.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Kids who live with cats will love that this story is told from the kitty's perspective.
    — Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2023
  • From your perspective, was that how other Black men viewed it?
    — Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
  • To the cameras, Daniele explained a little more of her perspective.
    — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Americans will get a clearer perspective on their views in the case when the court hears oral arguments in the fall term.
    — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 26 June 2023
  • From our perspective down here, on the surface of our planet, the stars are tiny, gleaming specks in an inky-dark universe.
    — Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The film depicts the last year of elementary school through the perspective of a class pet, a 74-year-old lizard named Leo (Sandler).
    — Jaden Thompson, Variety, 23 Aug. 2023
  • These fresh names usher in both novelty and a change of perspective.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Demi Moore is sharing her perspective of being in the Brat Pack.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Again, the Band of Seven put the lopsided losses in perspective.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2023
  • If seen from a bird’s eye perspective, Lieberman’s design shows a heart with two angel wings on each side.
    — Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2024
  • What has been the greatest challenge this year for the team as a whole, and for you personally from a driver’s perspective?
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Or a perspective to blend one of Birmingham’s downtown parks with the city’s skyscrapers?
    — Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 7 July 2023
  • The aching, simmering ballad recounts a past summer beach romance in an ’88 Ford, with a verse each from the perspective of the two past lovers.
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2023
  • And though Sammy is far removed from Goggins, making the movie has changed his perspective on some things.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
  • As for whether this is true to what life is actually like as a pop star, Bareilles, says it’s given her some perspective.
    — Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Still, Bob Geldof, the organizer of Band Aid was on hand in the studio and gave the pre-recording pep talk that put the project in perspective for the artists and brought gravity to the scene.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 29 Jan. 2024
  • For perspective, the distance from those two points is three-and-a-half vertical stories - yes, that’s how much Daytona is banked.
    — Jim Clash, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The Biden probe couldn’t be in better hands — at least from the administration’s perspective.
    — Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 7 Sep. 2023
  • But hey, outside perspective can be useful — as Cousin proves.
    — Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2023
  • But this history is being told almost from the perspective of Ernest Burkhart.
    — Megan McCluskey, TIME, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Therefore, your complaint risks sounding to them as devoid of perspective as their complaints sound to you.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The Netflix series followed Dahmer's many crimes from the perspective of his victims.
    — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
  • This book has too little plot — or plenty of it, depending on your perspective.
    — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Things turned around in 1934, but the memory of the cascade of worst years put the disappointments of future years in perspective for the first generation of moguls.
    — Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Sery’s story of strength and perseverance has changed my life and my perspective on business.
    — Kirk Feller, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2023
  • However, from a business perspective, the plants most in demand will get more attention and sales area.
    — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 22 July 2023
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perspective

2 of 2 adjective
  • That perspective shift set the tone for an enjoyable day of racing.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 16 Dec. 2022
  • And that’s out of 51 Metro areas with a population that size to put, to put this in perspective reporters.
    — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 14 June 2022
  • This time around, Spoelstra said there has to be perspective about the role, mostly filling in the brief gaps when Adebayo collects his breath on the bench.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2023
  • But, as stated above, there also has to be perspective.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2022
  • That’s what the first perspective picture was, drawn from a single mathematical point in the middle of the mirror or the lens.
    — Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2022
  • The fifth part is something else entirely, with a perspective shift that narrows the focus to Tyson's 1992 rape trial.
    — Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2022
  • That perspective lesson sets us up to see all Hockney’s familiar work in new ways.
    — Mark Guiducci, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The Mustangs are heading to a bowl no matter what, though a win against Memphis could improve their standing with perspective bowl games.
    — Dallas News, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Respectful and wise about the game, those guys could provide a perspective other players never could, or even thought about.
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2020
  • Of all 16 perspective host cities, only Seattle can offer outdoor average highs as low as the 70s in July.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2021
  • While there has to be perspective about social-media posts regarding offseason workouts, the mere fact that they have been placed on Kyle’s timelines speaks volumes.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022
  • This is no perspective effect; that comet really was just above the Sun's surface, and most likely impacted the Sun or disintegrated from the heat.
    — Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 7 July 2011
  • The perspective shift is apparent in Chiu’s current fashion choices.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 18 May 2022
  • Their perspective shift also led them to participate in Sound Mind’s Unmasked video series.
    — Billboard, 28 Apr. 2021
  • Simultaneously, there’s been a perspective shift among employees, with more workers wanting to feel a greater sense of purpose and part of something bigger.
    — Pete Schlampp, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022
  • The findings from Arnqvist and his team, Wyber notes, also help put the female’s perspective center stage—something widely lacking in research on animal mating.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 6 July 2021
  • Ueberroth believes there will also be a perspective shift among travelers.
    — Bruce Wallin, National Geographic, 1 Oct. 2020
  • Reporting found that West, who now goes by Ye, showed an intimate picture of his then-wife, Kim Kardashian, to a perspective collaborator, as well as an explicit video of her to employees.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2022
  • Martin also fleshes out more fully what the perspective module entails and points out that Knowland actually solicited another teacher to offer an opposing view to his in the class and was declined!
    — Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 4 Dec. 2020
  • This causes a perspective shift that appears to reduce excessive rumination and self-focus, which may allow people to escape unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors.
    — ELLE, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Some elements in the revival accommodate the perspective shift — the original music by jazz guitarist Femi Temowo, for instance, transparently conjures Black culture.
    — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Introducing Dahmer, meanwhile, starts without sound, then gradually adds Dahmer’s voice, a perspective switch intended to invoke dread.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2023
  • With a better understanding of the perspective shift behind the Great Resignation, individuals can better prepare for success, and employers can radically improve retention.
    — Robert Harbols, Forbes, 19 May 2022
  • Tamecia Smith, the center's director, handles applications from perspective employees.
    — Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 7 Apr. 2022
  • Stolyar said company representatives will tell perspective workers about the different opportunities.
    — Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2022
  • That perspective shift set the tone for an enjoyable day of racing.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 16 Dec. 2022
  • And that’s out of 51 Metro areas with a population that size to put, to put this in perspective reporters.
    — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 14 June 2022
  • This time around, Spoelstra said there has to be perspective about the role, mostly filling in the brief gaps when Adebayo collects his breath on the bench.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2023
  • But, as stated above, there also has to be perspective.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2022
  • That’s what the first perspective picture was, drawn from a single mathematical point in the middle of the mirror or the lens.
    — Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2022

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