Definition of advantageousnext

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Recent Examples of advantageous The ruling was advantageous for Republicans, who have amassed a significant war chest this cycle, and could helped candidates offset individual fundraising deficits. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026 The tax deduction for charitable donations can make giving more financially advantageous for taxpayers and help drive philanthropy. — Greg Iacurci,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Well, Travel Often, said now may not be as advantageous a time to book for travelers with firm dates in mind. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 On paper, deploying Wade creates an obvious advantageous matchup. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advantageous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantageous
Adjective
  • While Mayor Mamdani’s statements on Israel have drawn much attention, a prior mayor’s tenure offers a powerful paradigm for transcending controversy to pursue mutually beneficial partnerships.
    — Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Sports teams often enjoyed long and beneficial relationships with brokers, who bought out blocks of season tickets.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The administration’s filing to the court also relies on historical anecdotes to argue that a president can decide which news outlets to grant favorable treatment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The hurricane center indicates environmental conditions are favorable for the remnants to become a tropical depression again, with the chances of storm formation at 70% over 48 hours and 90% over the next seven days.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The same push toward cramming AI into every corner is also happening on Windows 11, where Microsoft Copilot promises to be helpful.
    — Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Both abstinence and moderation support groups can be helpful.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantageous. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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