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
Prediction markets let participants buy and sell contracts based on the outcome of future events ranging from elections to sports, and from a consumer standpoint, the experience is similar to placing a bet.
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Esme Murphy, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
From a financial standpoint, Bank of America estimates teen users account for roughly 1% of Meta’s revenue, suggesting limited exposure even if usage among younger audiences declines.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
And what that means for him from a compensation standpoint.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
From the Dolphins’ standpoint, hopefully all three have bottomed out.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Esme Murphy, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
From a financial standpoint, Bank of America estimates teen users account for roughly 1% of Meta’s revenue, suggesting limited exposure even if usage among younger audiences declines.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
And what that means for him from a compensation standpoint.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
From the Dolphins’ standpoint, hopefully all three have bottomed out.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
Noun
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A lot depends on your goals and perspective.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The series brings a fresh perspective to Austen’s iconic story as Mary steps out of the shadows and into her own life.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bad actors are often counting on the fact that people let their emotions and existing viewpoints guide their reactions to content.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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But some researchers suspect this pharmacological-only viewpoint could leave benefits on the table.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Elevated oil prices are fueling both inflation concerns and recessionary fears, thereby clouding the outlook for monetary policy trajectories.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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While stocks rallied, some investors are cautious about the outlook.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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