ADVANTAGED Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of advantaged

as in privileged

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advantaged

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verb

past tense of advantage

as in benefited

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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High cash value life insurance is increasingly part of that strategy, providing tax-advantaged, accessible capital that can help fund operations, seize opportunities or weather disruptions without selling core assets at a loss. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Research shows kids in disadvantaged neighborhoods are up to 20 times more likely to suffer firearm injuries than their peers in the most advantaged areas. — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

Aritzia is further advantaged by successfully attracting mothers and daughters shopping together. — David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 Whatever the case, those who use this attribute will likely be advantaged in terms of personal and professional opportunities. — Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advantaged

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Running alongside the Reuss river, with uninterrupted views across the valley toward the surrounding peaks, your villa will occupy one of Andermatt’s most privileged locations.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
We had been gone for three weeks, privileged travelers on vacation, exactly like the others in the morning crowd.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of privileged

Verb

Carolina’s offense also benefited from the return of right tackle Taylor Moton, who missed the season’s first four games due to multiple blood clots.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
Stevens, one of Israel's staunchest supporters in Congress, benefited from roughly $30 million in spending by groups affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of benefited

Adjective

Thai Buddhists fill a container with blessed water, which is attached to a pulley that leads to the upper part of the chedi.

— Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
Once, in the blessed era before the 24/7 news cycle and the omnipresence of social media, there was a lull in the months after the primary, with campaign activities picking back up around Labor Day.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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