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
Chronic stress and poor sleep can reduce beneficial bacteria and heighten inflammation, while regular exercise helps restore balance.
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Lauryn Higgins, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The results have been highly beneficial.
—Sam McDowell 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
These platforms are also beneficial for brands to test out new products before launching in wider retail.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
While relief funds, state lawmakers and community outreach have been and will continue to be beneficial to those affected, Jayaraman said that these needs point to the larger wage endemic that most Americans are facing, even prior to the shutdown and SNAP benefits suspension.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The results have been highly beneficial.
—Sam McDowell 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
These platforms are also beneficial for brands to test out new products before launching in wider retail.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
While relief funds, state lawmakers and community outreach have been and will continue to be beneficial to those affected, Jayaraman said that these needs point to the larger wage endemic that most Americans are facing, even prior to the shutdown and SNAP benefits suspension.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficial
Adjective
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The measure’s approval allows Democrats to redraw congressional maps more favorable to their party in the nation’s largest state and keep up with Republicans who have moved to add potential new red House seats in Texas and elsewhere.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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By contrast, the Moon is a much more favorable environment by many metrics.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Comfy, cozy quilts are equally helpful for both hot and cold sleepers.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, on his eighth touch, Payne turned a good play into a disaster.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arsenal’s second-half performance here was arguably their best of the campaign.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Although timber remains the primary long-term commercial value, growing improved varieties for both nuts and timber is considered potentially highly profitable, provided there is a long-term perspective and proper tree management.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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This retrograde wants to remind you that your creativity doesn’t have to be profitable, and your love doesn’t have to be performative.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficial. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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