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
For one, prediction markets affect people similarly from a behavioral standpoint, according to gambling addiction researchers and advocacy groups such as the National Council on Problem Gambling.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
From a fiscal standpoint, the structure is straightforward.
—Christopher P. Desanctis, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Now, to be fair, this season has been a mess from a health standpoint.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
From a practical time and labor standpoint, mulching clippings is easier and faster.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
From a fiscal standpoint, the structure is straightforward.
—Christopher P. Desanctis, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Now, to be fair, this season has been a mess from a health standpoint.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
From a practical time and labor standpoint, mulching clippings is easier and faster.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
Noun
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As a means of perspective, the Charlotte Hornets, just ahead of the Heat in the East play-in standings, are 22-18 on the road this season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2026
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Yet, the older version had a new perspective.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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In an 8-1 decision, the court found the ban regulates speech based on viewpoint and sent the case back to a lower appeals court to reassess its ruling using strict scrutiny, the highest standard of judicial review for issues related to the First Amendment.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Knueppel appreciates Peterson’s similar viewpoint.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Federal Reserve vice chair Philip Jefferson will also speak later on the outlook for the economy and labor market.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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While the outlook is looking better, Lurie said a $1 billion shortfall is looming unless the city takes action to reduce costs.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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