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
With ongoing volatility and persistent uncertainty, investing in mental health and resilience becomes not just advantageous but essential.
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The risk in not having access to advantageous technologies is that foreign operators will gain those capabilities, underscoring their own attractiveness.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
Indiana completely hoodwinked the Thunder in Game 1 with a fourth-quarter comeback and a last-second shot created out of advantageous disorganization.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
This is advantageous because each type of bacteria performs different jobs, like breaking down food, strengthening the gut lining, and fighting harmful germs.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The risk in not having access to advantageous technologies is that foreign operators will gain those capabilities, underscoring their own attractiveness.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
Indiana completely hoodwinked the Thunder in Game 1 with a fourth-quarter comeback and a last-second shot created out of advantageous disorganization.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
This is advantageous because each type of bacteria performs different jobs, like breaking down food, strengthening the gut lining, and fighting harmful germs.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for advantageous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantageous
Adjective
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Both experts say that dry brushing, the physical exfoliant that sloughs away dead skin cells, can be beneficial to keeping strawberry legs at bay.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Earlier research from 2013 also highlighted video games' ability to enhance problem-solving skills, suggesting video games are more beneficial to cognitive development than previously thought.—
George Toh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The odds backcourt mate Will Richard would hear his name called were not nearly as favorable.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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One is known as the Brady database — a reference to the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court decision Brady vs. Maryland, which says prosecutors are required to turn over evidence that could be favorable to a defendant, including evidence of police misconduct.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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These and other helpful travel accessories are on sale ahead of Prime Day, including portable chargers, packing cubes, and more.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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Also, cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful after the storm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantageous. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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