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
That scenario would be even more advantageous for Putin, who puts little merit in Ukraine’s own defense or Europe’s ability to fill in the gaps.
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Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 7 May 2025
But when Rojas’ spot came back up in a far less advantageous matchup against Iglesias in the ninth, Roberts had no more cards to play.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
Live sports in general are still advantageous, though: Men’s soccer has been a reliable driver of ad engagement, with 14% more ad effectiveness overall than the primetime average, according to EDO.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 May 2025
Plus, showing face in New Jersey and other places beyond their home states may be advantageous for Khanna or any other politicians looking ahead.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 7 May 2025
But when Rojas’ spot came back up in a far less advantageous matchup against Iglesias in the ninth, Roberts had no more cards to play.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
Live sports in general are still advantageous, though: Men’s soccer has been a reliable driver of ad engagement, with 14% more ad effectiveness overall than the primetime average, according to EDO.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 May 2025
Plus, showing face in New Jersey and other places beyond their home states may be advantageous for Khanna or any other politicians looking ahead.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantageous
Adjective
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Based on these findings, Ahmed and Dr. Jeffrey Gordon from the Washington University at St. Louis developed a treatment that incorporates beneficial gut bugs that could be easily dispensed into food products by local producers.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Note that the Court did say the amendment power could not alter beneficial interests in the trust.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The administration is sounding like mercantilists, maximizing the nation’s wealth by increasing exports and minimizing imports, essentially creating a favorable balance of trade.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
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What often occurs is that teams with favorable odds to land the top pick ultimately end up settling for a later selection within the top 10.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Tips for Making Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Keep these helpful tips in mind when making homemade strawberry shortcakes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
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Valuation, famously, isn’t a helpful tactical input and multiples rarely come under severe attack when the Fed isn’t tightening, or recession isn’t nigh.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
17 May 2025
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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantageous. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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