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 sector standpoint, leisure and hospitality posted the biggest gain, adding 27,000 jobs.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Still, from a safety and efficacy standpoint, said Porter, the tests were successful.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
Howard said the Chiefs were confident that Bassa would be able to flourish in defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s scheme from both a mental and athletic standpoint.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
And just from a team standpoint, just getting football players.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Still, from a safety and efficacy standpoint, said Porter, the tests were successful.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
Howard said the Chiefs were confident that Bassa would be able to flourish in defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s scheme from both a mental and athletic standpoint.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
And just from a team standpoint, just getting football players.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
Noun
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From my perspective, part of the separation of - that the First Amendment offers to keep government out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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This helps both individuals gain perspective and prevents an emotional standoff from escalating.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Often that viewpoint erroneously blames the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in NCAA v. Alston.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 May 2025
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While expert viewpoints differ as to the exact dates and peak times, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS), the Eta Aquariids have been active since April 15, and are expected to remain so until May 27.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
3 May 2025
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That’s why teams that stood pat last year, found free agents too expensive, or refused to allow payroll to be subject to a luxury tax may have a different outlook this fall.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the almanac will release its fall outlook later this summer, continuing its role as a traditional guide for seasonal expectations across the country.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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