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
Prediction: 13-6 (38-18 overall) Feb. 19 – March 14: Dog days
Easily the most difficult portion of the schedule from a competition standpoint.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
While that might sound like a win from a profit standpoint, oversaturating the market with high-profile campaigns has its downside, according to Dave Mayer, a senior partner at global brand consultancy Lippincott.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 20 Aug. 2025
From a Trump standpoint, he’s got to see the LA experience as less than a win for him.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Luckily, the Ducati is very well-equipped from a safety standpoint, with an incredibly robust suite of electronic rider aids, including lean-sensitive anti-lock brakes and traction control.
—Kyle Hyatt, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
While that might sound like a win from a profit standpoint, oversaturating the market with high-profile campaigns has its downside, according to Dave Mayer, a senior partner at global brand consultancy Lippincott.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 20 Aug. 2025
From a Trump standpoint, he’s got to see the LA experience as less than a win for him.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Luckily, the Ducati is very well-equipped from a safety standpoint, with an incredibly robust suite of electronic rider aids, including lean-sensitive anti-lock brakes and traction control.
—Kyle Hyatt, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
Noun
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Younger investors can share new perspectives with more senior investors and vice versa to creatively achieve success.—
Christopher Steward,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Spanning the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, the photos focus on the Southern photographers perspectives.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For example, there's a short chase sequence that plays out a little differently depending on your viewpoint.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Also, my commentary is merely a layman’s viewpoint.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That global outlook is mirrored in Sulwhasoo’s Bukchon flagship.—
Carol RH Malasig,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The weather service issued a hazardous weather outlook because of the possibility of frost early Wednesday.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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