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
The regular season couldn’t have been plotted any better for these two from an anticipation standpoint, set to near the end as the top teams in the MIAA Div.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
From an operational standpoint, our focus remains on delivering effective service today while continuing to grow and modernize to meet the evolving public-safety needs of the city of Tucker residents and businesses.
—Monique John, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
There had been a feeling that Onana had all the attributes from a physical and technical standpoint, yet did not always maximise them.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Really just from a professionalism standpoint, embodied everything that was good about this game.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
From an operational standpoint, our focus remains on delivering effective service today while continuing to grow and modernize to meet the evolving public-safety needs of the city of Tucker residents and businesses.
—Monique John, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
There had been a feeling that Onana had all the attributes from a physical and technical standpoint, yet did not always maximise them.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Really just from a professionalism standpoint, embodied everything that was good about this game.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
Noun
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January 20 – February 18 Your perspective could carry extra weight today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the play, which begins as historic epic and becomes, for Goethe, increasing personal and interior, Egmont gains perspective on the complexities of his place in politics by contemplating nature and being.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Let new viewpoints calm fears and guide choices.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Watch the planet parade from one of several viewpoints along the coast, including Herring Cove Beach or the Race Point or Wood End Lighthouses.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But union leaders disputed the district’s financial framing, arguing that recent state revenue data could alter the outlook.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The medical device maker maintained its full-year outlook, reaffirming that the forecast includes a potential tariff impact of roughly $185 million, unchanged from its prior guidance.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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