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
Walker saved his best for last from a statistical standpoint, setting career highs for points in each of his final two high school games.
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The oil supply crisis has pushed both environmental advocates and the oil and gas industry to call for energy security, though from diverging standpoints.
—Chaewon Chung
april 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
But with Charlotte winning, the Heat’s victory had no tangible benefit but could prove to be a bit costly from a draft standpoint.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
From a safety standpoint, those fans won’t be there alone.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The oil supply crisis has pushed both environmental advocates and the oil and gas industry to call for energy security, though from diverging standpoints.
—Chaewon Chung
april 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
But with Charlotte winning, the Heat’s victory had no tangible benefit but could prove to be a bit costly from a draft standpoint.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
From a safety standpoint, those fans won’t be there alone.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
Noun
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Travel plans, a new perspective or an unexpected opportunity to learn something exciting could shake you out of autopilot.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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By focusing on personal stories and perspectives, the series highlights the intersection of federal power and local lives, achieving significant engagement with its effective blend of traditional reporting and modern social media strategies.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Trails like the River Canyon take you down to cool water and rocky viewpoints, while shorter paths such as Lava Bluffs are great for a quick scenic walk.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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That is the very definition of viewpoint discrimination, something the First Amendment squarely forbids.—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Tim Evans | Reuters UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings that topped estimates and hiked its 2026 profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and streamlines its operations.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Moody’s Ratings upgraded Thailand’s credit outlook to stable from negative, citing easing downside risks from US tariffs and improved domestic investment momentum.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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