as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
I never thought about it from that standpoint before
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Recent Examples of standpoint
The most challenging part of the season from an emotional standpoint for Lee Jung-jae was the rebellion scene in the Season 2 finale.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
The main takeaway from all this is that the Sullivan rule worked just fine, from the standpoint of holding the press to account for accuracy.
—Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
But the reality is more complex, as accusations of censorship can be tricky, from a legal standpoint, and rulings are often at the discretion of a mercurial cultural climate.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The New York Jets star receiver is having the best season of his young career from a statistical standpoint, but, from a team perspective, this year is without a doubt the biggest disappointment he's been a part of.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Matt Minton, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
The main takeaway from all this is that the Sullivan rule worked just fine, from the standpoint of holding the press to account for accuracy.
—Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
But the reality is more complex, as accusations of censorship can be tricky, from a legal standpoint, and rulings are often at the discretion of a mercurial cultural climate.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The New York Jets star receiver is having the best season of his young career from a statistical standpoint, but, from a team perspective, this year is without a doubt the biggest disappointment he's been a part of.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
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From the high-level business perspective, this means looking to monitor their networks for suspicious activity constantly.Davey Winder, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Seeing or feeling artwork can be thought of as part of the artwork itself, in a sense; this becomes complex when considering how many different people, from different generations and with different perspectives, will act as spectators.Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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This viewpoint overlooks some fundamental differences.Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps Big Tech’s viewpoint will change as major streaming platforms are now in the live sports space.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The National Weather Service’s winter outlook reflects warmer conditions across the Southwest.Hayleigh Evans, Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Those thinking Adesanya would be hung up on the idea of not fighting on a numbered UFC event will be disappointed in the ex-champs outlook on headling the UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Night card.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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