ADVANTAGEOUS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

advantageous

adjective

ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs

Definition of advantageous

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 Maritime transportation, energy, commercial aviation, and critical infrastructure may also be advantageous. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Meta’s story also shows how far some firms are willing to go to implement AI in an advantageous way, even at the cost of jobs. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 So, locking it away for an extended time, such as five years, may not be advantageous on the surface. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Macdonald, whose subjects have included Whitney Houston and Bob Marley, and who won an Oscar for One Day in September, believes his lack of interest in soccer was advantageous when following one of the greatest managers of all time. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advantageous

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Unlike tobacco, a static product with no real defensible qualities outside of recreation, consumer technology is ever evolving, and the lines between harmfully addictive and beneficial to society can be extremely blurry.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Also, ants are a beneficial insect and may not even be harming your plants.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of beneficial

Adjective

In addition, environmental conditions are quite favorable for intensification while Edouard remains over water.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Officials, however, said favorable weather in the coming days could help in the battle to control the blazes.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of favorable

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Squeeze bottles are also helpful for storing and dispensing homemade condiments (think spicy mayo) or syrups for coffee or cocktails.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Starter Davis Martin said the veterans who have been in past playoff pushes have been helpful.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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