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
Being the family’s third child and second daughter, third-wheel Betty was neither her family’s heir nor their best chance at climbing the social ladder through an advantageous match.
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Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
In most cases, 529s are the most tax advantageous of the bunch, according to experts.
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Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
These finely ground powders are applied directly onto an ant hill and are especially advantageous for eliminating ant hills in hard-to-reach cracks and crevices, Smith says.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
This is advantageous when passing to teammates, when a straighter, more direct path of travel is desired.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for advantageous
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
In most cases, 529s are the most tax advantageous of the bunch, according to experts.
—
Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
These finely ground powders are applied directly onto an ant hill and are especially advantageous for eliminating ant hills in hard-to-reach cracks and crevices, Smith says.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
This is advantageous when passing to teammates, when a straighter, more direct path of travel is desired.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for advantageous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantageous
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Medical professionals who specialize in addiction medicine say research that provides a clear understanding of kratom is beneficial.
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But in the garden, chervil is a powerhouse plant that can deter slugs and snails, while attracting beneficial bugs like hoverflies and ladybugs.
Adjective
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The upcoming World Cup clash between the US and Australia has unexpectedly escalated into a fierce rivalry, despite both teams initially celebrating their favorable draw.
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National Weather Service A tornado watch means weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to develop.
Adjective
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Speaking of forget, the whole glutemaxxing trend can be helpful in reminding you to get off your butt and, well, on your butt to use your glutes.
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Seven days a week at Collister, the two homes where the weeds once were are a helpful reminder.
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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantageous. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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