vantage point

noun

Synonyms of vantage pointnext
: a position or standpoint from which something is viewed or considered
especially : point of view

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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 that vantage point, proxy users can access the rest of the local network. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 Viewers should then position themselves on an ideal vantage point with a good view of the sky facing north, ideally as far away as possible from cities or other sources of bright lights. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 From this vantage point, Roman will conduct an unprecedented survey of the universe. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 30 Aug. 2026 Two films in the NYFF64 lineup examine the process of artistic creation up close, if from different vantage points. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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vantage point

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: point of view
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