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
Prediction markets let participants buy and sell contracts based on the outcome of future events ranging from elections to sports, and from a consumer standpoint, the experience is similar to placing a bet.
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Esme Murphy, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
From a financial standpoint, Bank of America estimates teen users account for roughly 1% of Meta’s revenue, suggesting limited exposure even if usage among younger audiences declines.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
And what that means for him from a compensation standpoint.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
From the Dolphins’ standpoint, hopefully all three have bottomed out.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Esme Murphy, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
From a financial standpoint, Bank of America estimates teen users account for roughly 1% of Meta’s revenue, suggesting limited exposure even if usage among younger audiences declines.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
And what that means for him from a compensation standpoint.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
From the Dolphins’ standpoint, hopefully all three have bottomed out.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
Noun
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Quiet care replenishes you, and perspective should return with rest.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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The runway had been shut down since Sunday night as officials investigated the incident, and this new video gives us new perspective on the size and scope of the damage.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the opening section of the novel, Nerkagi deftly takes us through the experiences and viewpoints of the members of the camp.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Whether people were on the hiking trail, along the lakeshore, on the water, or looking out from stunning viewpoints, their feelings of awe had lasting effects.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lupita Nyong'o gets candid on motherhood aspirations Nyong'o's battle with uterine fibroids has also changed her outlook on motherhood.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ralph Lauren is poised to beat the Street’s expectations on its fourth-quarter results, despite its conservative outlook, according to Citi.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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