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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This is especially advantageous for deciduous trees and shrubs, which divert energy away from foliage to concentrate on underground growth.
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And social drinking could be advantageous for sentient communities: Among our branch of the primates, anthropologists believe that social drinking helped facilitate, or even cause, the formation of the first cities.
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Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Lugging around a heavy leaf blower can take a toll on our bodies, so choosing a lightweight model can be advantageous.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
This is especially advantageous for deciduous trees and shrubs, which divert energy away from foliage to concentrate on underground growth.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
And social drinking could be advantageous for sentient communities: Among our branch of the primates, anthropologists believe that social drinking helped facilitate, or even cause, the formation of the first cities.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for advantageous
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“Advantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advantageous. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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advantageous
adjective
ad·van·ta·geous
ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs
-vən-
advantageously
adverb
advantageousness
noun
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