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
Cleansing the area is not only beneficial for refreshing your style but essential to the health of your hair too.
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Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
While salmon rules, mixing it up is even more beneficial.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Timmie Brinson, the father of La Rabida patient Samuel Brinson, emphasized how beneficial the environment at the hospital is.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Sargassum is a beneficial marine resource, but can be irritating to the skin for beachgoers.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
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Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
While salmon rules, mixing it up is even more beneficial.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Timmie Brinson, the father of La Rabida patient Samuel Brinson, emphasized how beneficial the environment at the hospital is.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Sargassum is a beneficial marine resource, but can be irritating to the skin for beachgoers.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficial
Adjective
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Its conservative majority could throw out a requirement under the Voting Rights Act that in areas with a large minority population, mapmakers draw districts that are more favorable to the election of minority candidates.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In a February 2025 Reuters poll, the two men reaped more favorable ratings than anyone else among the 10 wealthiest Americans.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Focus on business and personal relationships with those who are kind, helpful and have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plus, marigolds will attract pollinators like bumble bees which are helpful for tomato plants.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here are The Denver Post’s 20 best fits remaining for the Broncos through rounds four, five, six, seven and beyond, if Denver indeed wants to have a good day Saturday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many historic buildings in Naperville have been redeveloped for new and profitable second (or third) lives.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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In addition to raising ticket prices, carriers including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and United have increased their bag fees to help offset rising fuel prices, while other airlines have sought to cut costs by eliminating less profitable routes.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficial. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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