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
The main premise of Robot Carnival is to examine robots and mecha from a variety of standpoints.
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Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpoints
Noun
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Advanced computational algorithms then combine these multiple perspectives to reconstruct a detailed 3D image, offering a compact and efficient approach to high-resolution imaging that could transform how researchers study complex structures.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Far from novelties, these Copenhagen tours offer new perspectives on the Danish capital city’s history, trendy neighborhoods, and daily life, often in ways a bus tour simply cannot.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The opposing viewpoints on whole milk illuminate a growing debate in nutrition science.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Mynatts are among the rising ranks of parents and caregivers frustrated by one-size-fits-all schooling who are seeking something more aligned with their values and viewpoints—whether progressive or conservative.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Standpoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpoints. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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