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
Experience with Cricut Design Space was beneficial, as there are quite a few similarities between the two.
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New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
Stay put until a move will be more financially beneficial.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Welcomed by Humankind, the advanced visitors bring beneficial technologies to our planet that wipe out starvation, war, and disease.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Denying the idea that investments can be mutually beneficial for investors and consumers is entering Mamdani territory.
—Edward Peter Stringham, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
Stay put until a move will be more financially beneficial.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Welcomed by Humankind, the advanced visitors bring beneficial technologies to our planet that wipe out starvation, war, and disease.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Denying the idea that investments can be mutually beneficial for investors and consumers is entering Mamdani territory.
—Edward Peter Stringham, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for beneficial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficial
Adjective
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The fame Jefferson sought was the second one, closer to honor and the acceptance of one’s ideas, credit for possession of a desirable character and a favorable reputation that would outlive him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The quarterly rebalanced assortment of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offers an adaptable way to capitalize on favorable market conditions while minimizing losses when the market declines, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For people with sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis, or contact allergies, gloves are not just helpful.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Genuine is the magic word here—everyone is smiling, but not in that forced, veering on creepy way—the team is just a naturally happy and helpful bunch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Parents can now set daily time limits or block Shorts entirely, depending on what works best for their household.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fan and critical consensus touted Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant-if-too-breezy GNX as one of 2024’s best and most successful rap albums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The future performance of any investment or wealth management strategy, including those recommended by us, may not be profitable or suitable or prove successful.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The company became profitable after its first year of business, and revenue has climbed alongside its fleet of rentable toilets.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.
Mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficial. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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