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
Because, with the Celtics all but promised to finish second in the Eastern Conference, these games at the end of the regular season are essentially meaningless from a win-loss standpoint.
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Jay King, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
From a reporting standpoint, how does corporate America respond to this disruption?
—Nyse, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
From a technical standpoint, McCartney said, Rich might have been correct.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
But theaters are one of the least invested in from a technology standpoint.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
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Jay King, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
From a reporting standpoint, how does corporate America respond to this disruption?
—Nyse, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
From a technical standpoint, McCartney said, Rich might have been correct.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
But theaters are one of the least invested in from a technology standpoint.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
Noun
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She’s since evolved through R&B, pop and hip-hop, all while maintaining a distinct identity rooted in her Moroccan heritage and feminist perspective.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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From a food perspective, this doesn’t resolve much.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Women board members can serve as an important check on both dynamics by fostering a culture that embraces and appreciates diverse viewpoints.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Listen to Taal's lawyers discuss the potential repercussions of the crackdown on international students' viewpoints and its broader implications for society.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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The outlook has changed significantly since the Biden administration, however, some economists said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Lately, survey data have shown consumers growing increasingly gloomy about the economy and inflation so investors will be looking to see if that poor outlook has translated into less spending.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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