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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In Gemini, Mercury wants to ask questions, compare perspectives, gather information and connect dots.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Surround yourself with people who have diverse perspectives.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Polarization has been rising for years, recently spilling over into increasingly partisan viewpoints and even outright hostility.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Many images and messages are unapologetically blunt, reflecting viewpoints that can be striking, if not offensive, to first-time visitors.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Standpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoints. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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