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adjective

Definition of advantagednext
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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Recent Examples of advantaged
Adjective
But by showing that mental stamina can be improved, the results also point to the kinds of programs that can begin to level the playing field for less advantaged students. — Supreet Kaur, Scientific American, 10 June 2026 But among the Tampa Bay Lightning, Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars — popular destinations for players, in tax-advantaged states — there are few true top prospects in those systems. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 9 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantaged
  1. privileged
  2. benefited
  3. blessed
  4. better-off
Adjective
  • The backstory Mount Igeldo is famed as the spot where the privileged hide away from it all.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Privileged access management assumes privileged activity can be monitored through sessions, approvals and after-the-fact investigation.
    — Oded Hareven, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of privileged
Verb
  • Both Jesus and Wood benefited from outstanding deliveries from the Wales international without being able to get their headers on target.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But the Democrats in those races who took risks on data centers have clearly benefited.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of benefited
Adjective
  • The overall operation, however, was for at least a few blessed hours in good, uneventful shape.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • That lesson came back to me recently during the 33rd yahrzeit of my mother, Charlotte (Lazar) Gildin, of blessed memory.
    — Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Definition of blessed
Adjective
  • After all, these programs helped to create the class of better-off retirees who fund the group today.
    — Samuel Moyn, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Lower earners historically see higher rates of inflation than their better-off counterparts, said Morgan Stanley economist Heather Berger.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of better-off

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“Advantaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantaged. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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