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Advantageous (Adjective)

Giving an advantage; "a contract advantageous to our country"; "socially advantageous to entertain often".

All adjective clusters.

Taking the internship at a prestigious company would be advantageous to her future career prospects.
The new policy is advantageous to small business owners, offering them tax breaks and subsidies.
Living in a city with a strong public transportation system is advantageous to those who cannot afford cars.
Being fluent in multiple languages is advantageous in today's globalized job market.
Joining a professional network is advantageous to anyone looking to advance in their field.

Appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness.

All adjective clusters.

Taking a shortcut through the woods was advantageous for reaching the campsite before nightfall, but it also meant trespassing on private property.
The company's decision to lay off employees and outsource jobs to cheaper labor was advantageous for their bottom line, but devastating for the local community.
The politician's proposal to build a new highway through the nature reserve was advantageous for his re-election campaign, but would have disastrous environmental consequences.
The business strategy of offering low prices to undercut competitors was advantageous for gaining market share, but made it difficult for the company to turn a profit.
The investor's decision to sell her stocks before the market crash was advantageous for protecting her wealth, but meant that she would not be contributing to the recovery efforts.