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
If the family is traveling, requiring reading can prove to be beneficial.
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Jerald McNair, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
By Jenna Ryu Birth control pills can be beneficial in other ways, too.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 16 June 2025
The connection between Clostridia and cancer has been previously explored, with these beneficial bacteria increasing our bodies’ immune response to tumors.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2025
Finally, remember that while shade cloth can be beneficial, the plants protected are still technically full-sun specimens, ideally needing six or more hours of direct sunlight daily.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
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Jerald McNair, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
By Jenna Ryu Birth control pills can be beneficial in other ways, too.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 16 June 2025
The connection between Clostridia and cancer has been previously explored, with these beneficial bacteria increasing our bodies’ immune response to tumors.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2025
Finally, remember that while shade cloth can be beneficial, the plants protected are still technically full-sun specimens, ideally needing six or more hours of direct sunlight daily.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficial
Adjective
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The odds backcourt mate Will Richard would hear his name called were not nearly as favorable.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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One is known as the Brady database — a reference to the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court decision Brady vs. Maryland, which says prosecutors are required to turn over evidence that could be favorable to a defendant, including evidence of police misconduct.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Anxiety can hinder so much of everyday life, but there are many helpful and safe ways to cope.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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Research shows that legumes also provide various helpful compounds, such as peptides, polyphenols, and saponins.10 These compounds are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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That looks like a pretty good bet to me, going forward.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
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What Aggarwal does best is to blend traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern designs, and this collection was no different — with his modern reinterpretations of vintage Banarasi textiles.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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But profitable self-driving car services have thus far remained elusive for other providers.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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The carrier will also look to wind down underperforming routes while focusing on profitable ones, and is reassessing the size and scope of its leadership team, JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said in the memo to employees.—
Shivansh Tiwary,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficial. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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