as in privileged
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as in benefited
to provide with something useful or desirable
there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes
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Recent Examples of advantaged
Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
But others, particularly less-advantaged people without personal vehicles, will either have to turn to shady online marketplaces or perhaps not get a pet at all.
—Ed Sayres, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, Sportico’s reporting triggered swift backlash among Beavers fans, who took to social media, fan-site message boards and sports talk radio to condemn what many viewed as a lopsided arrangement that advantaged the company at the expense of the Oregon State and its athletes.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
That’s why investments that generate phantom income—such as OID bonds, partnership interests, and TIPS—tend to fit better in tax-advantaged accounts or alongside assets that produce steady cash flow.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
But others, particularly less-advantaged people without personal vehicles, will either have to turn to shady online marketplaces or perhaps not get a pet at all.
—Ed Sayres, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Verb
Whatever the case, those who use this attribute will likely be advantaged in terms of personal and professional opportunities.
—Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, Sportico’s reporting triggered swift backlash among Beavers fans, who took to social media, fan-site message boards and sports talk radio to condemn what many viewed as a lopsided arrangement that advantaged the company at the expense of the Oregon State and its athletes.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantaged
Adjective
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Since at least 1998’s Music Has the Right to Children, brothers Marcus Eoin and Michael Sandison have notoriously laced their music with esoteric details that send devoted fans spiraling down rabbit holes, and perhaps no symbol holds a more privileged position in their lore than the hexagon.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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What is perhaps most troubling is the actions of some to abuse their access to privileged and confidential information to mispresent facts, manipulate situations and selectively use and leak that information to promote personal agendas.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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And that could be especially true now, considering the recent record stock performance many investors have benefited from.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Few players have benefited as much as Champagnie.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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As the dust settles on a campaign that began with high hopes and ended with a sense of blessed relief, here is The Athletic’s end-of-season review.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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On Good Friday, there was a Yankees Opening Day game played in the afternoon hours, which coincided with this most blessed holiday.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After all, these programs helped to create the class of better-off retirees who fund the group today.—
Samuel Moyn,
Harpers Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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Lower earners historically see higher rates of inflation than their better-off counterparts, said Morgan Stanley economist Heather Berger.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Advantaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantaged. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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