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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From this vantage point, Carruthers gains an uninterrupted view of Earth’s extended atmosphere. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026 Rooftop running track at Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon Take in panoramic views of Lisbon while running on Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon's 11th floor track, which loops around the entire building for a truly unique vantage point of the Portuguese capital. Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026 From that vantage point, the economy appears to move past each disruption in turn, reinforcing the idea that these are temporary events. Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026 The video, which was filmed from the ICE officer's vantage point, shows Good's Honda Pilot parked in the middle of a residential street, appearing to block traffic. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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