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
Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Falcon Enamelware espresso cup Falcon’s espresso cups have the dual advantages of being cute and durable.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
According to experts, there's no one-fits-all answer, as both spring and fall planting have advantages.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
To better explain the advantages of this approach, here’s a closer look at Axiom’s processes, materials, and mission statement.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Vocational colleges have other competitive advantages over universities.
—Stephen Tave, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
At 6-foot-6, 275 pounds, his frame and athleticism give him natural advantages against the run, where he was rated as the 22nd-best run defending defensive end out of 121 in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
These advantages could make electric freight transport as practical and efficient as diesel.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Sherrill, a Democrat and former Navy helicopter pilot, has maintained consistent polling advantages over her Republican opponent but has yet to break into territory that would indicate a blowout win.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Newer artists have also seen some advantages with the eligibility period not adhering to a typical calendar year.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Falcon Enamelware espresso cup Falcon’s espresso cups have the dual advantages of being cute and durable.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
According to experts, there's no one-fits-all answer, as both spring and fall planting have advantages.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
To better explain the advantages of this approach, here’s a closer look at Axiom’s processes, materials, and mission statement.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Vocational colleges have other competitive advantages over universities.
—Stephen Tave, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
At 6-foot-6, 275 pounds, his frame and athleticism give him natural advantages against the run, where he was rated as the 22nd-best run defending defensive end out of 121 in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
These advantages could make electric freight transport as practical and efficient as diesel.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Sherrill, a Democrat and former Navy helicopter pilot, has maintained consistent polling advantages over her Republican opponent but has yet to break into territory that would indicate a blowout win.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 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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These changes, as well as, wearing bangs were a major key to keeping her edges strong.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Under the formula, benefits are reduced by 35% for households receiving the maximum amount, and households of the same size would have benefits reduced by the same dollar amount.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Mediterranean diet and its many benefits are often touted by doctors, nutritionists and dieticians.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In DeCosta’s world, draft assets, like self-esteem, are essential to maintain.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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That might mean liquidating nearly all assets or eating seeds needed for future planting.—
Nurith Aizenman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For years, younger generations have flocked to big cities for better job opportunities, leaving a dwindling elderly population in rural villages.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to Galloway, public resources lead to opportunities, innovation, economic growth, and social mobility.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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
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“Advantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantages. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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