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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From the world’s vantage point, Los Angeles can look like a place that glides serenely along beneath a beatific sun. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 Senior catcher Olivia Picciola, meanwhile, had the best vantage point for Faut’s superb performance. Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 The two London apartments were reportedly acquired in 2014 and 2016 via intermediaries and occupy upper floors of the building, offering a direct vantage point toward the rear of the Israeli embassy compound, UK media reported. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026 Depending on one’s vantage point, crypto’s permeation of the establishment is either a betrayal of everything it was supposed to be, or proof that the experiment worked. Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vantage point

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Mar. 2026.

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