: 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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This is helpful when deciding between flights or picking your seat assignment.
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Graham Rapier, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
So Amazon’s efforts are especially helpful as revenues lag 20% behind pre-pandemic years.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Having students wrestle with unconventional modes of composition and revision lies at the heart of ensuring that the technology is more of a helpful thought partner, but not a substitute for their voice.
—Gayle Rogers, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
This means fiber-rich foods don't spike your blood sugar, which is helpful for people with diabetes.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
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Graham Rapier, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
So Amazon’s efforts are especially helpful as revenues lag 20% behind pre-pandemic years.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Having students wrestle with unconventional modes of composition and revision lies at the heart of ensuring that the technology is more of a helpful thought partner, but not a substitute for their voice.
—Gayle Rogers, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
This means fiber-rich foods don't spike your blood sugar, which is helpful for people with diabetes.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 16 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.
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