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
Noun
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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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And yet as cynical and beaten-down as the film’s viewpoint can often be, there is still a spark of decency and perseverance.
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As always, rural areas, open fields and elevated viewpoints are generally better than neighborhoods surrounded by streetlights, buildings and trees.
Noun
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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