BENEFICIAL Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

beneficial

adjective

ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shəl

Definition of beneficial

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 beneficial ownership disclosure corresponds to the corporate registry filing, the formation documents and the source-of-funds statement. — Alberto Gimeno, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The most mutually beneficial option — a coordinated slowdown — is just too hard to enforce. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 This effect can be particularly beneficial for those with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or individuals experiencing energy crashes after meals. — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026 Insecticides can kill beneficial insects that keep pests under control. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beneficial

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficial

Adjective

The administration’s filing to the court also relies on historical anecdotes to argue that a president can decide which news outlets to grant favorable treatment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
The hurricane center indicates environmental conditions are favorable for the remnants to become a tropical depression again, with the chances of storm formation at 70% over 48 hours and 90% over the next seven days.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of favorable

Adjective

Public or nonprofit assistance programs could be helpful, depending on the bill and your situation.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
For parents hoping to get a jump on holiday shopping, especially before the most popular toys start selling out, the list can be a helpful place to start.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of helpful

Adjective

Lisa finding peace was a good start to a fresh start, but clearly there’s more work to be done.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Its onboard offerings, wide array of itineraries and shore excursions—particularly those that are food and wine-driven—easily combine education, adventure, and good fun.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of good

Adjective

But raising hogs was physically demanding work and became less profitable for the family over time, Faaborg said.

— Rachel Cramer, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
Produced for just $10 million, the surprise horror hit has become A24‘s highest-grossing release of all time as well as one of the most profitable movies of the year.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026