ADVANTAGEOUSLY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

advantageously

adverb

Definition of advantageously

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Recent Examples of advantageously Supporters of the administration view this back and forth as a cunning ploy to buy time for the United States to position itself more advantageously for a confrontation. — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 In addition to eliminating the predrying step required by other processes, the KIGAM process uses moisture advantageously, turning it into a steam-activation agent that accelerates reactions and improves product quality. — New Atlas, 1 July 2026 Although 2010’s unevenly awesome Hellbilly Deluxe 2 was advantageously billed as a follow-up to his debut, The Great Satan actually sounds like a spiritual successor. — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026 The upshot is that the trend of AI for mental health can be perceived differently, advantageously so, when recast as a matter of AI for mental wealth. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026

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Adverb

Thinly slice remaining 2 celery stalks, then finely chop enough dill to yield ¼ cup.

— Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
How to Store Chopped Onions Feel free to quarter, wedge, coarsely chop, mince, or finely chop an onion in advance, then store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of finely

Adverb

Deadline’s film team are adding to this useful central article compiling every entry, and have helpfully explained how new rules are allowing new types of films to compete.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
This view helpfully shows key numbers (such as resolved requests, involvement rate, resolution rate) at the top, along with a funnel that visualizes visualizing how requests are resolved (with AI or humans).

— Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of helpfully

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Hüller is mesmerizing in what initially feels like a silent-film performance, magnificently expressive and physical, before the emotional wallop of the final act.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Compare this with a similarly arresting later sequence, set deep within a magnificently mossy forest, where a band of hunters, led by Sung-ki (Zo In-sung, full of rascally charisma), do battle with Va’migere’s alien friends.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of magnificently

Adverb

The poll also found that 44% of voters view Abbott favorably and 47% unfavorably, while 42% view Hinojosa favorably and 29% unfavorably.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
The allegations, which Netanyahu denies, have energized his domestic opponents, some of whom are viewed more favorably in Abu Dhabi, ahead of critical Israeli elections next month; polls show the prime minister appears to be losing ground.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of favorably

Adverb

Football is in his rearview mirror, and this new life goes down agreeably, like one of the smoothies.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Settling the score, meanwhile, is Randy Newman, whose fourth Pixar collaboration ambles along agreeably, accompanied by drivin’ tunes performed by Rascal Flatts, Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley that are perfect for coasting along those alternate routes.

— Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026

Definition of agreeably

Adverb

With beads of sweat still streaking down his face, South Carolina coach Shane Beamer happily went over the checklist on his personal notepad after the Gamecocks’ 57-0 season-opening win over Kent State.

— Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The team here will happily advise on how best to spend your time.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of happily

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Her Veggie Club Sandwich promises to keep you pleasantly full while supplying a meal’s worth of veggies between three slices of bread.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
Neither of them lives full-time in New York anymore; Kessler spends much of his time in Barcelona, and Banks is pleasantly ensconced in Berlin with his wife and two young children.

— Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleasantly

Adverb

What’s unusual is to see these elements presented so grandly on a stage as big as The Bushnell’s and presented in a manner that doesn’t compromise a dark tale of anger, revenge, dangerous romance, desperation and survival.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
For a drink and a snack with a view, head up to Süreyya, named after one of the stars in the Seven Sisters constellation, and raise a glass of top-tier Turkish wine to the Haghia Sophia looming grandly behind you.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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