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
Luckily, truly devastating events are comparatively rare from a geological standpoint.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
But from a theatrical standpoint, the opportunity to descend into the earth, wander through dark corridors, and sample historic bottles by candlelight?
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Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
In other words, the reason for tapping the equity should make sense from a financial standpoint, experts said.
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Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
From an evolutionary standpoint, this makes sense, because detecting danger in the surrounding environment helps our species survive.
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Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for standpoint
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
But from a theatrical standpoint, the opportunity to descend into the earth, wander through dark corridors, and sample historic bottles by candlelight?
—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
In other words, the reason for tapping the equity should make sense from a financial standpoint, experts said.
—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
From an evolutionary standpoint, this makes sense, because detecting danger in the surrounding environment helps our species survive.
—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for standpoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
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Following the death of a close friend in a car accident as a teenager, Evans gained perspective that still shapes him today.
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Through facilitated forums and advisory ecosystems, the organization builds environments where owners can test ideas, evaluate risk, and gain perspective from peers navigating comparable pressures.
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One of their favorites is driving to one of Oregon’s scenic viewpoints, Pilot Butte, to watch the sunset, where Middaugh often brings her professional camera, while Ward happily snaps photos on his iPhone.
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California purchased the swath of rocky cliffs and windswept shoreline in the 1960s to expand the construction of Highway 1 and create a scenic viewpoint for highway travelers, according to a California Coastal Commission report.
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Vaughn Dalzell and Jay Croucher analyze Portugal's outlook for a round-of-32 matchup against Croatia.
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And that without this European environment and these European roots, the economic outlook is, at the very least, clouded.
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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