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 a legal standpoint, that is currently a danger zone.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While both corn and flour tortillas can be enjoyed in most diets, Montoya-Matthews noted that, from a nutritional standpoint, corn tortillas come out ahead due to their simple ingredients, smaller size, higher fiber and lower sodium content, and naturally gluten-free status.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
From a money standpoint, Detroit has quite a bit coming off the books after the season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
From a football standpoint, a far less important standpoint, the Chiefs won’t be the same team without Rice for the initial six weeks of the 2025 season.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While both corn and flour tortillas can be enjoyed in most diets, Montoya-Matthews noted that, from a nutritional standpoint, corn tortillas come out ahead due to their simple ingredients, smaller size, higher fiber and lower sodium content, and naturally gluten-free status.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
From a money standpoint, Detroit has quite a bit coming off the books after the season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
From a football standpoint, a far less important standpoint, the Chiefs won’t be the same team without Rice for the initial six weeks of the 2025 season.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
Noun
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With a shift in perspective and a few budget-friendly swaps, a plastic-free kitchen is possible for you, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Before receiving his sentence, Johnson asked the judge to view his actions from the perspective of a father.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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During his meeting with employees on Thursday, Duffy expressed the latter viewpoint.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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The line connects the bustling Praça dos Restauradores in Baixa (downtown Lisbon) with the lively Bairro Alto district and the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The yields on 2-year , 10-year and 30-year bonds remain below both recent and historic highs despite the uncertain outlook.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Major hospitality companies Hilton, Hyatt and Wyndham also cut their full-year outlooks, citing the challenging macro environment and softening consumer demand amid concerns that travelers are holding off on trips.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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