1
as in edges
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
your experience volunteering at the hospital will put you at an advantage when you're applying for a job there
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2
as in benefits
a thing that helps
had all the advantages of being born into a wealthy and powerful family
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as in avails
to provide with something useful or desirable
there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes
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Recent Examples of advantages
Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Those advantages will show up Sunday.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Although pruning evergreens can take place year-round, winter does have its advantages over other seasons.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
His job is to give the Panthers the advantages no one else sees.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
April 20 – May 20 Finding another point of view has a lot of advantages at present.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Taurus April 20 – May 20 Finding another point of view has a lot of advantages at present.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
So there’s a lot of advantages to it.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Being carbon steel, the Misen has several advantages over ceramic and PTFE nonstick pans.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
That flexibility is one of the biggest advantages travelers have today.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Those advantages will show up Sunday.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Although pruning evergreens can take place year-round, winter does have its advantages over other seasons.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
His job is to give the Panthers the advantages no one else sees.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
April 20 – May 20 Finding another point of view has a lot of advantages at present.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Taurus April 20 – May 20 Finding another point of view has a lot of advantages at present.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
So there’s a lot of advantages to it.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Being carbon steel, the Misen has several advantages over ceramic and PTFE nonstick pans.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
When governance meets Goliath For more than a decade, Biglari Holdings and Biglari himself have been plagued by accusations of mismanagement due to ballooning executive pay, stock volatility, and a licensing deal that potentially advantages Biglari personally.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantages
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Cake mix, lemon pie filling, and butter come together in the oven to create crisp edges and a gooey, citrusy center, while a little cream cheese in the mix rounds out the lemon’s brightness.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Schools would become responsible for paying wages, benefits, and workers' compensation.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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But propagating roses in winter has major benefits, too—especially for hardwood cuttings which can be difficult to root during the growing season.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ownership also involves financial responsibility, with car insurance playing a role in how people manage and protect their assets.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Universities and military assets were emphasized in Indiana’s application.—
Niki Kelly,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The mission was to show the flag, explore commercial opportunities – including routes to supply gold-mining operations – and display a little firepower.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine Located about a 90-minute drive north of Bangor, this International Dark Sky Sanctuary is the perfect stargazing destination for outdoor lovers, with plenty of hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities for visitors.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The 9,220-square-foot custom mansion in Paradise Valley offers striking vantages of Camelback Mountain, too.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 Nov. 2025
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People convicted of crimes now enter the state prison at level 2 and must wait at least eight months to move to level 4, which allows for the most privileges.—
Ashlynd Baecht,
The Frontier,
6 Jan. 2026
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In October, King Charles stripped his younger brother Prince Andrew of all royal titles and privileges, leaving him a commoner known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Advantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantages. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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