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
Being based in Turkey means Orta can provide a speed advantage in sourcing compared to other countries from a geopolitical standpoint.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025
From a cultural standpoint, Okoronkwo should fit in nicely with Philadelphia.
—Victor Williams, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
From that standpoint, there is the confirmation of a state of uncertainty that continues to exist.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 July 2025
From this standpoint, defining expertise largely in terms of knowledge and capability may ironically make people more vulnerable to following those who simply project these qualities rather than actual experts.
—Lauren Keating, Scientific American, 21 July 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025
From a cultural standpoint, Okoronkwo should fit in nicely with Philadelphia.
—Victor Williams, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
From that standpoint, there is the confirmation of a state of uncertainty that continues to exist.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 July 2025
From this standpoint, defining expertise largely in terms of knowledge and capability may ironically make people more vulnerable to following those who simply project these qualities rather than actual experts.
—Lauren Keating, Scientific American, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for standpoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoint
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Now comes the exciting or fear-inducing part, depending on your perspective, salary negotiations.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Cora understands how tough the trade deadline can be from a player perspective considering his 14 seasons as one in MLB.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 July 2025
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Here's the timeline of events Chelsea Glover, a senior staff attorney on the case who is also with Muslim Legal Fund of America, said the suit is important to affirm the right to protest peacefully no matter the viewpoint.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The speakers elaborated on philosophies and viewpoints that shaped their works, such as the importance of having stories, myths and common beliefs in a society.—
Kristen Taketa,
Mercury News,
28 July 2025
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Danaher posted stronger-than-forecast quarterly results and raised its annual earnings outlook.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Now, in the SEC, Oke will need to play with more consistent leverage to win at the contact point. 2026 NFL Draft outlook Abilene Christian isn’t known for churning out defensive talent (its last defensive draft pick was 20 years ago: defensive back Danieal Manning).—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoint. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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