advantageous
adjective
ad·van·ta·geous
ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs 
-vən-
advantageously
adverb
advantageousness
noun
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Examples of advantageous in a Sentence
Her experience placed her in an advantageous position to apply for the job.
a trade agreement that is advantageous to both countries
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Russia’s claim relates to a broader concern that the U.S. has essentially ignored unfriendly provisions in the treaty—such as oversight requirements—while exploiting advantageous ones, such as formulas for shelf expansion.
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Jack Truesdale, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2025
Whether or not to become a homeowner Coming off a year when renting actually became more advantageous than buying to some people, others may still be grappling with whether to move forward with buying.
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These trends indicate a shift toward more stable and economically advantageous romantic relationships in the U.S.
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That experience will be particularly advantageous to Trotter, a 22-year-old rookie who, so far, has only played more than nine defensive snaps in just two games.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Jack Truesdale, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2025
Whether or not to become a homeowner Coming off a year when renting actually became more advantageous than buying to some people, others may still be grappling with whether to move forward with buying.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2025
These trends indicate a shift toward more stable and economically advantageous romantic relationships in the U.S.
Have a news tip?
—Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
That experience will be particularly advantageous to Trotter, a 22-year-old rookie who, so far, has only played more than nine defensive snaps in just two games.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advantageous. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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advantageous
adjective
ad·van·ta·geous
ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs
-vən-
advantageously
adverb
advantageousness
noun
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