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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His unique vantage point, as both insider and observer, adds depth to his work. John Armwood Iii, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025 From the comfort of a vintage railcar or the elevated vantage point of a dome car, passengers can witness panoramic vistas of autumn foliage that rival more famous destinations. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025 Dobbins Lookout Dobbins Lookout, perched atop South Mountain at an elevation of 2,330 feet, is the highest publicly accessible vantage point in Phoenix. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025 Other vulnerabilities are nearby vantage points for snipers and long lines forming outside without protection. Jamie Stengle, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vantage point

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Oct. 2025.

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