as in favorable
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
tutoring can often be as beneficial and rewarding for the tutor as for the student receiving the help
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Recent Examples of beneficial
While standardized testing is no longer essential for many college applications, taking tests like the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in sophomore year can be beneficial practice for college application tests down the line.
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Rachel Spector, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
This study suggests that, subject to personal considerations, vitamin D3 supplements may be more beneficial for most individuals over vitamin D2.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways Wasps are beneficial as pollinators and pest controls, but a nest near your house can cause problems.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Each type of floret has an appeal to different pollinating insects, which explains the variety of beneficial insects found on these plants.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Spector, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
This study suggests that, subject to personal considerations, vitamin D3 supplements may be more beneficial for most individuals over vitamin D2.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways Wasps are beneficial as pollinators and pest controls, but a nest near your house can cause problems.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Each type of floret has an appeal to different pollinating insects, which explains the variety of beneficial insects found on these plants.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficial
Adjective
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Begin mapping out the end of the season, identifying favorable matchups to exploit.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The orders come at a literal higher cost, but until POKS can establish partnerships with more favorable retailers, Amazon is its best and only option.—
Mara Weinraub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lessons from history are helpful here.—
Rob Thomas,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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This may be helpful for people who are not healthy enough for major surgery.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the year on the ground, rushing for 108 yards on just 11 carries against the Pittsburgh defense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas’ best offense in a decade is being wasted by a defense that is shaping up to be one of the worst in program history.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Each of the American automakers is expected to report double-digit declines in adjusted earnings per share but remain profitable on an adjusted basis, according to analyst estimates compiled by LSEG.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Lending relationships are inherently more profitable for banks.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficial. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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