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
When weighing practical data to achieve mineralization insights, these individuals offer a unique outlook that can inform a company’s standpoints over time.
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William Jones, USA Today, 29 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
Moving on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa before then would be problematic from cash and salary cap standpoints.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Mowry touts fusion’s advantages from both the materials and political regulatory standpoints.
—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
William Jones, USA Today, 29 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
Moving on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa before then would be problematic from cash and salary cap standpoints.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Mowry touts fusion’s advantages from both the materials and political regulatory standpoints.
—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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This year’s showcase will feature films from both undergraduate and graduate film programs across the country and includes 10 short live-action films selected from a wide range of genres, tones, and perspectives.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Diverse perspectives are a source of technical strength.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Members of the administration have framed such viewpoints as secular attacks on the Christian beliefs of the Founding Fathers.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
28 May 2026
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Nova Scotia has some of the most stunning viewpoints in Canada, but travelers are quick to think of places like Cape Breton Island or Lunenburg when conjuring up images of what makes the province so special.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Standpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoints. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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