vantage

noun

ˈvan-tij How to pronounce vantage (audio)
Definition of vantagenext
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

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Recent Examples of vantage The six-bedroom residence in Irvine sits on nearly an acre with a pool, spa, and sweeping hillside vantages. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 The telescope’s visible-light camera sensitivity is on par with the Hubble Space Telescope’s wide-field lens, but with an exponentially larger vantage. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 June 2026 More recently that vantage has seemed to change. — Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Although the darkest, clearest skies can be found farther south, SkyBoma’s vantage over the endless bush offers remarkable celestial views. — Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vantage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vantage
  1. advantage
  2. edge
Noun
  • Sunday was their highest-scoring opening frame of the season, and their 29-15 lead was their best opening advantage since a 25-10 lead against the Sparks on June 15.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • When jobs change quickly, the ability to learn, adjust, and respond gives you an advantage.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantage
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  • The scientists used cutting-edge airborne laser scanning technology and found hundreds of previously unknown earthworks.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The edges of your lawn and garden provide the perfect habitat for these plants, while fences and retaining walls can give support to growing poison ivy vines.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of edge

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