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
The findings suggest that walking a mile or two once a week is still beneficial, even if your other days are less active.
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Veronique Greenwood, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
What's the difference between an annual report and a beneficial ownership information (BOI) report?
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
These findings challenge the common belief that low levels of alcohol are beneficial for brain health, according to Topiwala.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Freeze-Dried Sweet Potato Chips Sweet potatoes are full of beneficial nutrients, carbs, and fiber.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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Veronique Greenwood, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
What's the difference between an annual report and a beneficial ownership information (BOI) report?
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
These findings challenge the common belief that low levels of alcohol are beneficial for brain health, according to Topiwala.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Freeze-Dried Sweet Potato Chips Sweet potatoes are full of beneficial nutrients, carbs, and fiber.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficial
Adjective
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Rutgers-Eagleton’s mid-October survey mirrored that trend, finding 42 percent of voters viewed Sherrill favorably and 45 percent unfavorably, while Ciattarelli’s numbers were 41 percent favorable and 47 percent unfavorable.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Pics such as Gladiator and series including Game of Thrones have shot there, taking advantage of the favorable tax rebate system and production hubs.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lessons from history are helpful here.—
Rob Thomas,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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This may be helpful for people who are not healthy enough for major surgery.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Each of the American automakers is expected to report double-digit declines in adjusted earnings per share but remain profitable on an adjusted basis, according to analyst estimates compiled by LSEG.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Lending relationships are inherently more profitable for banks.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficial. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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