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
This can be advantageous to scientists, though, as spotting a bright feature on Mercury's dark surface indicates a region where lighter material has recently been carried to the planet's surface.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
While this impact may take time to filter through the market, for patient investors who understand the current opportunities in undervalued bottles and casks, this more measured market environment could prove advantageous.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
America is also in the advantageous position of being able to combat low fertility rates with immigration.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This week could also be advantageous for reconnecting with someone who still means something to you.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
While this impact may take time to filter through the market, for patient investors who understand the current opportunities in undervalued bottles and casks, this more measured market environment could prove advantageous.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
America is also in the advantageous position of being able to combat low fertility rates with immigration.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This week could also be advantageous for reconnecting with someone who still means something to you.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantageous
Adjective
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That rate is of an intensity that is beneficial and isn’t intense enough to start producing mud flows or a debris flow.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Rainfall will be mostly beneficial but poses a risk for dangerous debris flows over recent burn scars.—
James Bickerton,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Elon Musk doesn’t miss an opportunity to take a dig at OpenAI — even when the news item in question is supposed to be favorable to President Trump.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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Picture a future where devices not only interpret your words but also recognize emotional cues, adapt to your preferences, anticipate needs and support you in creating favorable outcomes at home or work.—
Thorsten Zander,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Below, medical experts share helpful tips to support your lungs, skin and general wellness.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Shoppers note that the ferns arrive in good condition — thriving straight out of the box — and the company provides helpful instructions to ensure a smooth transition.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantageous. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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