Thesaurus results for STANDPOINT

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 And so how is that viewed from an NCAA Tournament standpoint? — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 His generation-to-generation assists to Bedard have been exciting, but Kane still is looking to join the fun from a goal-scoring standpoint. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 Two of the Heat’s best lineups, from a plus/minus standpoint, have featured Hardaway. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 So, part of my mission is just to crack that and figure out how to do YouTube and video in general in a way that is sustainable from an economic and a sort of creative standpoint. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standpoint

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From their perspective, math problems are practical benchmarks to measure the capabilities of their products.

— Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Nothing is revealed, exactly, but the shift in perspective is enough to make the quiet room strange.

— Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of perspective

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Guests who don’t fancy a hike can take the cable car, which departs from the hotel and goes straight to the Alpe di Siusi viewpoint.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Really, you’re left wondering what just happened, and every cutaway to Klara’s literally juddering first-person viewpoint (which Josie also appears to share) doesn’t help clarify any of the narrative muddlement.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of viewpoint

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How to experience it The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources posts harvest outlooks and maps on its wild rice management page.

— Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Different views on the topic A more cautious outlook for Democrats is that Republicans could make up for their lower share of early votes by turning out more voters on Election Day.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

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