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standpoint

noun

ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint

Definition of standpoint

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 From an entertainment standpoint, people are just so enthralled by the action. — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Going for it on fourth down has been correct from a strategy standpoint. — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The thinning-out of the film is also a clearing-out, putting his standpoint on the action into plain view. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2026 From an options standpoint, Bloom will stand out among S&P energy stocks in a big way. — Oliver Renick,tyler Bailey, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standpoint

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By tonight, the Moon enters Aquarius and your perspective gets much wider.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
From this perspective, if Nick Richards is guaranteed for the season, there seemingly would be less need to have Vlad Goldin available for emergency use.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of perspective

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Their session will look at the state of the global film landscape and the outlook for theatrical and streaming distribution, along with ways to deepen cross-border partnerships.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
The outlook for that contest going ahead in Saudi Arabia has been thrown into doubt by the kingdom’s involvement in the war in Yemen against Houthi militias.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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