vantage point
noun
: a position or standpoint from which something is viewed or considered
especially
: point of view
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
As well as a photo of chairs lined up for the wedding ceremony, a pic of Mitchell dancing with the bride and an adorable image of the newlywed couple dancing outside, the actress also included several shots of her outfit from different vantage points.
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
One photo showed a birds-eye view of a pair of dark pink suede loafers, while another snap on his Story gave a similar vantage point on a pair of light pink shoes that appeared to be made from a towelling material.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2023
When and How to See the Northern Lights in Alaska
Norway
Norway has no shortage of prime vantage points.
—Caroline Hallemann, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2023
Aim to visit between September through March, and head north to the places best known for their vantage points: the Shetland Islands, the Outer Hebrides, and the Isle of Skye.
05
Hike up a hill.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2023
The vantage points from the dugout weren't the best places to see how the play developed and most of the team relied on the replay.
—Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2023
Many of the videos, which offer multiple angles and vantage points of the incident, are now a part of the police investigation, said Montgomery police Chief Darryl J. Albert.
—Remy Tumin, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2023
Come cheer on your athlete or just watch the action, with the best vantage points in Grant Park itself.
—Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2023
Treating hair loss is similar in that the best solutions tackle the problem from multiple vantage points.
—Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
One photo showed a birds-eye view of a pair of dark pink suede loafers, while another snap on his Story gave a similar vantage point on a pair of light pink shoes that appeared to be made from a towelling material.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2023
When and How to See the Northern Lights in Alaska
Norway
Norway has no shortage of prime vantage points.
—Caroline Hallemann, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2023
Aim to visit between September through March, and head north to the places best known for their vantage points: the Shetland Islands, the Outer Hebrides, and the Isle of Skye.
05
Hike up a hill.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2023
The vantage points from the dugout weren't the best places to see how the play developed and most of the team relied on the replay.
—Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2023
Many of the videos, which offer multiple angles and vantage points of the incident, are now a part of the police investigation, said Montgomery police Chief Darryl J. Albert.
—Remy Tumin, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2023
Come cheer on your athlete or just watch the action, with the best vantage points in Grant Park itself.
—Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2023
Treating hair loss is similar in that the best solutions tackle the problem from multiple vantage points.
—Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
See More
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First Known Use
1847, in the meaning defined above
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