Definition of advantageousnext

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Recent Examples of advantageous And after this week's Fed rate hike and still sticky inflation to contend with, that can be an advantageous position to be in. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Possibility beyond road vehicles This technology may be advantageous in applications where weight, spatial constraints, and power density are critical considerations. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for advantageous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantageous
Adjective
  • The American Psychological Association says social media is not inherently beneficial or harmful.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Still, not every activity that appears productive or beneficial necessarily helps people recover.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Liu, who is not involved in the pope’s care, said that, of the different types of lung cancers, adenocarcinoma has the most favorable prognosis.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Many Laredo residents cross the border to run errands, taking advantage of lower grocery prices and a favorable exchange rate on the Mexican side of the river.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful—don't expect any pretense here, just genuine (and enjoyable) engagement.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • As the Moon enters your 4th House, home becomes a helpful place to reset.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantageous. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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