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 research says there’s no evidence that starting with slow breakdowns is advantageous.
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Joe Boylan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
And while a government shutdown is never politically advantageous, some of his followers may even see it as a badge of honor—a direct rebuke to Beltway insiders who treat Washington grinding to a halt as a national crisis.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
An advantageous aerial view Neither orbiter carries instruments that were designed to clock wind speeds on Mars.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Dropleaf tables are usually put in breakfast nooks, but their space-saving abilities can also be advantageous when used in a small entryway.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
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Joe Boylan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
And while a government shutdown is never politically advantageous, some of his followers may even see it as a badge of honor—a direct rebuke to Beltway insiders who treat Washington grinding to a halt as a national crisis.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
An advantageous aerial view Neither orbiter carries instruments that were designed to clock wind speeds on Mars.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Dropleaf tables are usually put in breakfast nooks, but their space-saving abilities can also be advantageous when used in a small entryway.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantageous
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Industry pushback and innovation concerns Some tech companies argue that such regulation could stifle innovation, limit beneficial uses of conversational AI (education, mental-health support for older teens) or impose heavy compliance burdens.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, most are weaker and can deliver beneficial precipitation to water supplies, according to NOAA.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The measure’s approval allows Democrats to redraw congressional maps more favorable to their party in the nation’s largest state and keep up with Republicans who have moved to add potential new red House seats in Texas and elsewhere.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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By contrast, the Moon is a much more favorable environment by many metrics.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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Comfy, cozy quilts are equally helpful for both hot and cold sleepers.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantageous. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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