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
The Kings would have the right to match any offer Ellis receives as a restricted free agent, which could be risky or advantageous.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
The Mets used a series of singles and some advantageous baserunning to overpower the Braves and knock Fuentes out of the game.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
The Stan Smith, like the other brands’ athletic formulations (still mostly men-only), soon crept off the court and into fashion, with advantageous placements on the feet of icons like John Lennon.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The Trump administration has hardly been alone in abetting the corrosion of an international order advantageous to the United States.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
The Mets used a series of singles and some advantageous baserunning to overpower the Braves and knock Fuentes out of the game.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
The Stan Smith, like the other brands’ athletic formulations (still mostly men-only), soon crept off the court and into fashion, with advantageous placements on the feet of icons like John Lennon.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The Trump administration has hardly been alone in abetting the corrosion of an international order advantageous to the United States.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantageous
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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 19 Jul. 2025.
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