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
Legislative Uncertainty Legislative proposals under consideration in Congress could alter borrowing limits, eligibility, and repayment plan structure, potentially making federal loans less advantageous in the future.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
For example, if the app is a run-of-the-mill type of application that covers things that have been done routinely before, a code generator can especially be advantageous.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Oklahoma City’s switches will give Indiana opportunities with advantageous mismatches, but the Pacers cannot get stuck trying to exploit those matchups and playing outside of their normal game.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 June 2025
As uncertainty extends into 2025 and beyond, prioritizing the customer—the right customer—is not merely advantageous:...
—Josh Vandekar, Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
For example, if the app is a run-of-the-mill type of application that covers things that have been done routinely before, a code generator can especially be advantageous.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Oklahoma City’s switches will give Indiana opportunities with advantageous mismatches, but the Pacers cannot get stuck trying to exploit those matchups and playing outside of their normal game.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 June 2025
As uncertainty extends into 2025 and beyond, prioritizing the customer—the right customer—is not merely advantageous:...
—Josh Vandekar, Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantageous
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Guidelines that distinguish between AI as a learning tool and AI as a substitute for learning are beneficial to both teachers and students.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Experts say any walking is beneficial, but intervals may boost fitness and break plateaus.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
19 June 2025
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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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Some analysts downplayed the incidents as routine hiccups typical of a company testing a new product, while others viewed the miscues as a troubling sign for the capability of the technology, especially in light of favorable conditions sought out by Tesla.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
26 June 2025
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Anxiety can hinder so much of everyday life, but there are many helpful and safe ways to cope.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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Research shows that legumes also provide various helpful compounds, such as peptides, polyphenols, and saponins.10 These compounds are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2025
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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantageous. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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