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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The video was taken from the rider's vantage point. Kelsie Cairns , Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026 Hopeful viewers should travel as far north as possible to a high, north-facing vantage point away from light pollution. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 From this vantage point, soccer is a matter of national identity and cultural heritage that belongs to all Iranians regardless of their views on those in power. Shirvin Zeinalzadeh, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 Tolzien has a much different vantage point this season. Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 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 Jun. 2026.

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