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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There’s no better vantage point to watch the total solar eclipse on Amels’ Come Together than the 27 square meter sun deck. Chrissie McClatchie, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Depending on your vantage point, the game either mimics an accelerated version of the stock market or a human heartbeat on a medical monitor. Jasper Craven, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 From her vantage point, Palm Beach isn’t just about wealth. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026 Sitting at a higher vantage point, these MEO satellites can see more of the planet at once, acting as a high-speed orbital bridge that zips data via optical lasers. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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