vantage point

noun

Definition of vantage pointnext
as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something who started the argument apparently depends on your vantage point

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Recent Examples of vantage point But for those who arrive late and can’t manage a great vantage point, there are also big-screen projections. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026 This provided a great vantage point to admire the shining reservoir. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 From their vantage point in the museum tower, the Obamas also pointed out some important landmarks in Chicago. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Every retelling gives us a chance to revisit our lives from a new vantage point. — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vantage point
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  1. perspective
  2. viewpoint
  3. outlook
Noun
  • From a team perspective, DFW hosted all four semifinalists and the top seven goal scorers in the entire tournament.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Ripple brings together diverse perspectives from other publications to show how the country is engaging with today's biggest stories.
    — Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
Definition of perspective
Noun
  • Cutting through North Cascades National Park, this stretch showcases dramatic peaks, glaciers, and striking viewpoints like Diablo Lake—all without an entry fee.
    — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • Debate between liberal and conservative viewpoints of what should or should not be taught on campus is likely to continue in the public arena and, possibly, in further legal appeals.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2026
Definition of viewpoint
Noun
  • But the writers and directors showed themselves to be big fans of Task’s moral compromises and bleak outlook on desperate communities.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • The company also lowered its 2026 production outlook for alumina, which is used in aluminum smelting.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of outlook

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