1
as in edge
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
your experience volunteering at the hospital will put you at an advantage when you're applying for a job there
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2
as in benefit
a thing that helps
had all the advantages of being born into a wealthy and powerful family
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as in to benefit
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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Recent Examples of advantage
Eric Bernstein, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
However, the key to using DLSS to your advantage is recognizing when that is, and not using it when your GPU already produces high enough frame rates.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Given that both Women's Champions will be battling each other, this could prove to be the perfect opportunity for Tiffy to advantage and claim her first championship on the main roster.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Diversity within an industry, particularly ones as dynamic as the financial sector, can bestow a long-term advantage on the companies operating in the space.
—Eric Bernstein, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
However, the key to using DLSS to your advantage is recognizing when that is, and not using it when your GPU already produces high enough frame rates.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
As Friday approaches, Prime members can advantage of early Black Friday deals and enjoy even more savings all year long!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Given that both Women's Champions will be battling each other, this could prove to be the perfect opportunity for Tiffy to advantage and claim her first championship on the main roster.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantage
Noun
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The port and button layout is the same as before, with a volume toggle on the right edge and a power button below it.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
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The job market is always shifting, but staying adaptable gives you the edge.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Some organizations may choose to continue DEI efforts discreetly, recognizing the long-term benefits of diverse and inclusive workplaces.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Related article The surprising benefits of embracing your anxiety, according to someone living with it To stop this crippling cycle, the five-second countdown is the advice Mel Robbins gave herself while facing the worst time in her adult life.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The clock is ticking, but the opportunity to strike the right deal is still within reach.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Since its launch nearly a year ago, Dub has offered users the opportunity to track and copy the investment portfolios of people ranging from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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Being the sole benefactor of her late parents’ assets meant having some financial resources to begin this work, which involved hiring archivists and working 40 hours a week over 3 years to document inventory and create a digital archive.—
Maddie Klett,
ARTnews.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Make your business run without you: follow this guide Don’t create an asset that’s really a liability.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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From today’s vantage, of course, those questions are moot.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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That sure seemed to be the team’s vantage during training camp.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2024
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Our brilliant betters in the Democratic party and at the cable news networks are going through the different stages of defeat.—
Grace Curley,
Boston Herald,
13 Nov. 2024
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The hook is still in play, and a lot of betters seem to be biting on it.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
5 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In Ingram's stead, Jaxson Stauber was called up from Tucson after the November injury.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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In his stead, several young men — all less than half his age — were happy to do the shirt-stripping and -whipping honors.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2025
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Given the current uncertain macroeconomic environment around rate cuts and geopolitical tensions, could URI see a strong jump?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Initial prototypes completely unraveled during initial tests in a wind tunnel, and were ripped during test jumps, but Van Herpen ultimately arrived at a version that held together beautifully for the awe-inspiring descent.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Advantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantage. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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