as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
the vantage had all been ours for the first half of the contest
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vantage
The striking cosmic phenomenon presents spectators with a rare opportunity to see multiple planets appear close together in the night sky – at least, from Earth's vantage.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Why book Mangrove forests, winding rivers, and sea stacks that rise dramatically from the ocean—the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi is rich with natural wonders, and the Four Seasons property is designed to provide the best vantage for experiencing it.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Instead, poor Jack is burdened with the task of telling the story of Willie Stark’s rise from the vantage of Willie Stark’s fall.
—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Often audience perceptions of alternative media are less focused on production processes than on content, meaning that even corporate mass media might be considered alternative depending upon a particular audience member’s vantage.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vantage
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Why book Mangrove forests, winding rivers, and sea stacks that rise dramatically from the ocean—the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi is rich with natural wonders, and the Four Seasons property is designed to provide the best vantage for experiencing it.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Instead, poor Jack is burdened with the task of telling the story of Willie Stark’s rise from the vantage of Willie Stark’s fall.
—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Often audience perceptions of alternative media are less focused on production processes than on content, meaning that even corporate mass media might be considered alternative depending upon a particular audience member’s vantage.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vantage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vantage
Noun
-
The Red Sox tacked on two insurance runs in the seventh on Abreu’s sacrifice fly and Masataka Yoshida’s RBI single for a 7-3 advantage.
-
Good luck with that message in flyover country when the revolutionaries don’t enjoy the advantages of light-turnout primaries.
Noun
-
The Detroit pizza features the style’s signature crown of crispy cheese around the edges, and a blanket of brick cheese.
-
Both the scalloped edges and adorable blue gingham print made this a top pick for me.
Cite this Entry
“Vantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vantage. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
