advantaged
adjective
ad·van·taged
əd-ˈvan-tijd 
: having or providing an advantage and especially a social or financial advantage over others
an advantaged position
advantaged children
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He comes from an advantaged community.
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But by showing that mental stamina can be improved, the results also point to the kinds of programs that can begin to level the playing field for less advantaged students.
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Supreet Kaur, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
Which business models remain defensible and structurally advantaged as technology and economics shift simultaneously?
—Carolyn Dewar, Fortune, 9 June 2026
An eye on risk As tantalizing as the high tax-advantaged yield may be, investors should avoid loading up on exposure to preferreds.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Nevertheless, the algorithms’ tendency to advantage the advantaged and disadvantage the disadvantaged seems clear.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026
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Supreet Kaur, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
Which business models remain defensible and structurally advantaged as technology and economics shift simultaneously?
—Carolyn Dewar, Fortune, 9 June 2026
An eye on risk As tantalizing as the high tax-advantaged yield may be, investors should avoid loading up on exposure to preferreds.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Nevertheless, the algorithms’ tendency to advantage the advantaged and disadvantage the disadvantaged seems clear.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for advantaged
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“Advantaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advantaged. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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