vantage point

noun

: 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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Leading a company where my predecessors were eager to enter international markets has given me a unique vantage point. Mohaimina Haque, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 Some preferred to sit in the press box at a higher vantage point. Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 July 2025 From her vantage point, the Gold Cup was something of a proof-of-concept for what Levi’s can achieve during the World Cup. Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 4 July 2025 Firstly, find a north-facing vantage point with a clear view of the horizon, as far away from light pollution as possible. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 2 July 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 13 Jul. 2025.

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