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
This is not going to be a game where Minnesota will run circles around its opponent from a schematic standpoint.
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Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
What kind of challenges does that pose for you from a security standpoint?
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Godwin, though, does make sense from familiarity and productivity standpoints.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
From a nutritional standpoint, fresh mushrooms are a source of B vitamins, vitamin D, phosphorous, potassium, copper and selenium, according to Harvard Health.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
What kind of challenges does that pose for you from a security standpoint?
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Godwin, though, does make sense from familiarity and productivity standpoints.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
From a nutritional standpoint, fresh mushrooms are a source of B vitamins, vitamin D, phosphorous, potassium, copper and selenium, according to Harvard Health.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for standpoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
Noun
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The panelists bring diverse perspectives, from documenting the devastating impacts of climate change on coastal communities to exploring human resilience in the face of environmental disasters.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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To put things in perspective, Arman Tsarukyan struck a fan during a walkout at UFC 300, leading to him receiving a stiff nine-month suspension and a hefty fine.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The two sides have irreconcilable viewpoints, raising questions about whether the mediators who brokered the agreement will be able to get both sides to positions that allow the pause to become permanent.—
Mike Brest,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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There are a lot of dissenting viewpoints, even though Congress, President Biden, and now the Supreme Court have all mandated that the app should be banned.—
John Brandon,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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In this instance, policies implemented during Donald Trump’s former presidency and the potential for their return with his re-election will have implications for the outlook of this demographic.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The longer-term outlook suggests that, on the heels of this storm, there could be more weeks of dry weather.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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