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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
Hafner viewed Wiley's entrance from the vantage point of a ninth grade student, and Wiley commanded her attention immediately.
—Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 1 Sep. 2024
Find a dark vantage point with a clear view of the sky.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
People interested in seeing the earth from an unusual vantage point may soon have another option.
—Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 13 July 2024
There are over 70 vantage points throughout the drive perfect for a picnic or photo stop, with notable pit stops including the dining hall turned visitor center at Dickey Ridge (mile 4.6), the Thornton Hollow Overlook (mile 27.5), and the Crimora Lake Overlook (mile 92.6).
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1847, in the meaning defined above
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“Vantage point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vantage%20point. Accessed 15 Sep. 2024.
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