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
Noun
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These perspectives show that diners and restaurateurs alike see tipping as an act of acknowledgment — a way to recognize the difference between acceptable and exceptional service.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Of Uruguayan origin, the America Business Forum began in 2016 as a platform for people of influence to share their perspectives.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Constitution doesn’t let government officials pick which viewpoints are acceptable.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Guano Point is known for its dramatic viewpoints of the Grand Canyon from the western rim.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Standpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoints. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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