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standpoint

noun

ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint

Definition of standpoint

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 That has, from my standpoint, permeated the organization, and that’s what everybody talks about right now. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Stefano, tell me about this new installment from a narrative standpoint. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 Pairing you and Kathryn Newton in the potential Landon-verse crossover of Freaky Death Day makes so much sense from an actor and character standpoint. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 Washing your robe is important from both a hygiene standpoint, as well as for prolonging its lifespan. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standpoint

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By tonight, the Moon enters Aquarius and your perspective gets much wider.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
From this perspective, if Nick Richards is guaranteed for the season, there seemingly would be less need to have Vlad Goldin available for emergency use.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of perspective

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Their session will look at the state of the global film landscape and the outlook for theatrical and streaming distribution, along with ways to deepen cross-border partnerships.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
The outlook for that contest going ahead in Saudi Arabia has been thrown into doubt by the kingdom’s involvement in the war in Yemen against Houthi militias.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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