as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
a trade agreement that is advantageous to both countries
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Recent Examples of advantageous
With ongoing volatility and persistent uncertainty, investing in mental health and resilience becomes not just advantageous but essential.
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The risk in not having access to advantageous technologies is that foreign operators will gain those capabilities, underscoring their own attractiveness.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
Indiana completely hoodwinked the Thunder in Game 1 with a fourth-quarter comeback and a last-second shot created out of advantageous disorganization.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
This is advantageous because each type of bacteria performs different jobs, like breaking down food, strengthening the gut lining, and fighting harmful germs.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The risk in not having access to advantageous technologies is that foreign operators will gain those capabilities, underscoring their own attractiveness.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
Indiana completely hoodwinked the Thunder in Game 1 with a fourth-quarter comeback and a last-second shot created out of advantageous disorganization.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
This is advantageous because each type of bacteria performs different jobs, like breaking down food, strengthening the gut lining, and fighting harmful germs.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantageous
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Peanut butter, in moderation, is a great source of protein and healthy fats like vitamins B and E, which can be beneficial for your dog’s muscles, skin, coat and eyes.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Whey protein contains branched-chain amino acids, which are beneficial for muscle growth and recovery.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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In 2019, 52% of Mainers had a favorable impression of Collins, according to Morning Consult polling.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
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This is driven by the ongoing market share gains from its FreeStyle Libre platform and the favorable effects of recent product launches, including Lingo, TriClip, and i-STAT.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Here’s where a large mirror display can be helpful in an open floor space: to set off a bar.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Also, cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful after the storm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantageous. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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