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
Several advantageous improvements have been made from last year.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Royals worked counts and put themselves in advantageous situations.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Still waiting for Doncic and Reaves to return, the Lakers can’t turn down any advantageous shots, coach JJ Redick said.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But beyond the partisan stakes, the shift could come at a cost to Virginia itself — the loss of lawmakers with seniority and key committee posts who help steer federal funding and advantageous policy to the state.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Royals worked counts and put themselves in advantageous situations.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Still waiting for Doncic and Reaves to return, the Lakers can’t turn down any advantageous shots, coach JJ Redick said.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But beyond the partisan stakes, the shift could come at a cost to Virginia itself — the loss of lawmakers with seniority and key committee posts who help steer federal funding and advantageous policy to the state.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantageous
Adjective
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Another critic blasted Moore and other AI defenders for treating the technology as unavoidable rather than beneficial.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Marigolds, sunflowers, and borage boost pollination, repel aphids, and attract beneficial insects.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Some time later, a colleague convinced him to rein in his gland reductions, arguing that the glands could instead be moved into a more favorable position by adjusting the platysma using a specific technique.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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The lawsuit argues that allowing such a transfer could create incentives for states to enrich a president in hopes of favorable federal treatment.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Things feel breezy, but that doesn’t mean staff aren’t helpful or at the ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Curated by Our Editors Still, most experts agree that chatbots can be helpful to people seeking medical information, if used cautiously.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantageous. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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