vantage point

noun

: a position or standpoint from which something is viewed or considered

especially : point of view

Synonyms

• perspective
• viewpoint
• point of view
• outlook

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

From its gravitationally stable vantage point at Lagrange Point 2, the JWST is tasked with peering into deep space to capture ancient light from the early universe and observe the formation of stars, protoplanetary systems and so much more. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025

The prediction from this vantage point is that one of Larson or Bell wins the race, with the other then claiming the final transfer spot. —Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025

What follows is a procedural triptych, each act tracing the same chain of events from different institutional vantage points. —Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025

CFOs have visibility across the entire enterprise, offering a unique vantage point, Mastantuono said. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vantage point

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint

Kids Definition

vantage point

noun

: point of view