: 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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Excellent service—non-invasive but helpful and respectful.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
While a large refund can feel helpful, Foulks suggests adjusting the withholdings on your paycheck to increase your monthly income instead.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Using negative space in a manicure gives the illusion of more nail space, which is especially helpful on shorter nails.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
While a large refund can feel helpful, Foulks suggests adjusting the withholdings on your paycheck to increase your monthly income instead.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Using negative space in a manicure gives the illusion of more nail space, which is especially helpful on shorter nails.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
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 8 Apr. 2026.
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