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
If anything, homicide isn’t just advantageous for Man-su professionally but also at home, unexpectedly strengthening his bond with Miri, a divorcée who has become accustomed to being a stay-at-home mom.
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Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
This is very advantageous for fault tolerant, commercial scale systems.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
After all, factors like variable-rate pricing, personal cash-flow needs and your existing mortgage rate all play a role in determining which option is more advantageous.
—Brendan Dyer, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
In the 1970s, the Soviet Union enjoyed an advantageous shift in nuclear and conventional capabilities relative to the United States, which was demobilizing after the Vietnam War.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
This is very advantageous for fault tolerant, commercial scale systems.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
After all, factors like variable-rate pricing, personal cash-flow needs and your existing mortgage rate all play a role in determining which option is more advantageous.
—Brendan Dyer, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
In the 1970s, the Soviet Union enjoyed an advantageous shift in nuclear and conventional capabilities relative to the United States, which was demobilizing after the Vietnam War.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantageous
Adjective
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This, in turn, causes inadequate air supply to root systems and loss of beneficial microorganisms.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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The researchers concluded that developing and using more products derived from monk fruit may be beneficial to health.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Banks are also preparing to fight for more favorable language.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Scientists see this as a much more favorable alternative to nuclear deflection, which would use a powerful nuclear bomb to destroy the asteroid.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, bottom watering may be especially helpful when trying to fully rehydrate very dry potting soil.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT may be a helpful tool to answer questions about complex subjects, but users should verify the accuracy of that information before submitting it to the California labor board.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantageous. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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