as in perspectives
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 standpoints
Mowry touts fusion’s advantages from both the materials and political regulatory standpoints.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The main premise of Robot Carnival is to examine robots and mecha from a variety of standpoints.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The main premise of Robot Carnival is to examine robots and mecha from a variety of standpoints.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoints
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Venus is wrapping up in Virgo in your adventure sector, encouraging you to expand through learning, travel, or fresh perspectives.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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With United Nations climate talks around the corner in November, Rockström and other researchers hope leaders in countries around the world will incorporate scientific perspectives about the food system into their national policies.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hiking trails, scenic drives, and accessible viewpoints make for easy exploring.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The White House has argued that the compact will strengthen free speech on campus by protecting conservative viewpoints and redirecting resources toward the sciences.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Standpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoints. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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