: of service or assistance : useful
a helpful neighbor
helpful advice
just trying to be helpful
helpfulness
noun
Examples of helpful in a Sentence
A helpful neighbor shoveled our walkway.
a kind and helpful person
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Worthington said the rhetoric by Republicans in Pennsylvania is helpful, but limited in its effectiveness.
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Ultimately, Greg Fields’s understanding of the trade and Raymond’s attention to people and process form a complementary blend of respect for technical detail paired with a commitment to clear communication and helpful service.
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And that was a very helpful conversation.
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Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Worthington said the rhetoric by Republicans in Pennsylvania is helpful, but limited in its effectiveness.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Ultimately, Greg Fields’s understanding of the trade and Raymond’s attention to people and process form a complementary blend of respect for technical detail paired with a commitment to clear communication and helpful service.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
And that was a very helpful conversation.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for helpful
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“Helpful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helpful. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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