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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 a pure component standpoint, this is an incredibly good deal, especially with 32GB of system RAM and a full 1TB SSD.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Bailey emphasized that no amount of alcohol consumption is good from a physical health standpoint.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
The improvement under Thibodeau from a win-loss standpoint was tremendous — 41, 37, 47, 50, then 51 wins plus the franchise’s first conference finals appearance in a quarter-century.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 May 2026
This shift is unavoidable from a geological standpoint, as Africa may one day split into two continents.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Bailey emphasized that no amount of alcohol consumption is good from a physical health standpoint.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
The improvement under Thibodeau from a win-loss standpoint was tremendous — 41, 37, 47, 50, then 51 wins plus the franchise’s first conference finals appearance in a quarter-century.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 May 2026
This shift is unavoidable from a geological standpoint, as Africa may one day split into two continents.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
Noun
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But advanced technology cannot replace reasonable judgment, sound perspective, or the ability to navigate human dynamics.—
Niurys Robaina,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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How budgeting apps work (from a security perspective) With your permission, budgeting apps often connect to your bank and other financial accounts to view your transactions.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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In two slideshows on the same floor, Liden continues to circulate between viewpoints, here through the tactic of distortive enlargement.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Just outside the gates is One Tree Hill, a breezy bar and bird’s-eye Whitsundays viewpoint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The country’s growth outlook has darkened due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has effectively halted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up energy and commodities prices globally.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The lobby overlooks a massive, multi-story space in two directions—the check-in desk is backdropped by a eastern outlook through floor-to-ceiling windows, while the opposite frames Tokyo's western sprawl.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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