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
From Pacitti’s standpoint, Halston defined this American way of looking at style that had not existed before him.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
Invariably, every Emery game plan relies heavily on transitions, from both defensive and attacking standpoints.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
From a publicity and from a marketing standpoint, Cynthia and Ariana were literally just everywhere.
—Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
From a statistical standpoint, Samuel's 2024 production could be considered underwhelming.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
Invariably, every Emery game plan relies heavily on transitions, from both defensive and attacking standpoints.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
From a publicity and from a marketing standpoint, Cynthia and Ariana were literally just everywhere.
—Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
From a statistical standpoint, Samuel's 2024 production could be considered underwhelming.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
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An African History of Africa is a must-read, especially for those who want to dig deeper into African history from a non-Westernized perspective.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Building an inclusive network of peers can guarantee access to a wide range of ideas, experiences and viewpoints to enrich your work and inspire growth.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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As such, leaders are responsible for enabling the conditions in which employees thrive, meaning fostering a culture of communication, an openness to different viewpoints, and encouraging experimentation (along with the failure that often comes with it).Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the incoming administration’s shift toward protectionism, there are structural risks that could further complicate the economic outlook.David Michels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the return of colder temperatures, the NWS Climate Prediction Center anticipates that temperatures in Alaska will remain above normal through at least December 24, according to the eight- to 14-day temperature outlook.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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