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
Upon further review, the Rays decided the deal was no longer advantageous.
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John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
But in a group with big names, Andries Jonker’s side slipping under the radar could be advantageous.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Making The Best Choice For Your Needs Despite these limitations, the Portuguese Golden Visa may still be appropriate for some Americans, such as those seeking a long-term nomadic lifestyle throughout Europe, where the minimal physical presence requirement is advantageous.
—Alex Recouso, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In fact, Lee sees the contrasts between now and then as an even more advantageous backdrop for equity markets.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for advantageous
John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
But in a group with big names, Andries Jonker’s side slipping under the radar could be advantageous.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Making The Best Choice For Your Needs Despite these limitations, the Portuguese Golden Visa may still be appropriate for some Americans, such as those seeking a long-term nomadic lifestyle throughout Europe, where the minimal physical presence requirement is advantageous.
—Alex Recouso, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In fact, Lee sees the contrasts between now and then as an even more advantageous backdrop for equity markets.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantageous
Adjective
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These issues are very complicated, and Special Envoy Witkoff's direct communication today was a step forward in achieving a mutually beneficial outcome.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Implementing these systems can be a logical and beneficial extension of application modernization, taking efficiency and agility to a new level.—
Manuel Sanchez,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Two women in the crowd sporting red Trump caps appeared to be outnumbered by audience members who took a more favorable stance toward Casten and the Democrats.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The move likely keeps the Pacers in a more favorable postseason picture: a first-round matchup against a Milwaukee Bucks team missing Damian Lillard and a possible second-round matchup against the Cavaliers — and not the defending champion Boston Celtics.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While many are helpful for blocking ads, finding the best deals or checking grammar errors, some can end up doing more harm than good.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Also a kitchen scale or coffee scale is helpful for precise measurements of both grounds and water.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantageous. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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