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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Even from my extremely suboptimal vantage point in the very front corner of the theater, I was awed by the depth and crispness of the 3D imagery. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026 One is Lago Enol, a high mountain lake that won't see the eclipse, but whose Mirador del Príncipe de Asturias offers an excellent vantage point if the weather is clear. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 May 2026 The captain’s quarters are positioned high within the superstructure on the bridge deck, providing the perfect vantage point for an admiral. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 May 2026 At one point, guests also played pool, relearning their stance from a new vantage point, said guest Xitlalli Zavala, who is 5 feet 4 inches tall. Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 3 May 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 12 May. 2026.

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