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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Every retelling gives us a chance to revisit our lives from a new vantage point. — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 June 2026 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 And Wiki uses that vantage point to rap about aging gracefully in a city that changes far too fast. — Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 16 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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vantage point

noun
: point of view

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