vantage point

noun

Synonyms of vantage pointnext
: a position or standpoint from which something is viewed or considered
especially : point of view

Examples of vantage point in a Sentence

You can see the whole valley from this vantage point. From our vantage point in the 21st century, it is difficult to imagine life without computers.
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Ironically, the hotel is sumptuous, a departure from Van der Rohe’s pared-back aesthetic, but the architect’s style is evident in the lavish use of materials like travertine and marble, and the trademark steel-and-glass framework, which is visible from every vantage point. Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025 In those depictions, however, the vantage point was from the top down; their central characters were those with the most money. Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025 To observe the aurora, NOAA and space weather experts recommend seeking a north-facing vantage point away from artificial lighting, letting eyes adjust to the dark, and monitoring forecast updates for real-time adjustments. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 Clarke finished off the breakthrough period by scoring through the screen of Corey Perry, who gave Knight no vantage point to see the wrist shot from the high slot. CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vantage point

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vantage point was in 1847

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“Vantage point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vantage%20point. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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