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 latex and organic cotton contribute to a cooler sleeping surface, which can be beneficial for couples who tend to overheat during the night.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Sauerkraut and kimchi both contain antioxidants and prebiotic fiber, which are beneficial to health.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
The original purpose of such levies was to finance improvements directly beneficial to specific parcels of property, such as sidewalks.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
Experts say any walking is beneficial, but intervals may boost fitness and break plateaus.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 19 June 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Sauerkraut and kimchi both contain antioxidants and prebiotic fiber, which are beneficial to health.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
The original purpose of such levies was to finance improvements directly beneficial to specific parcels of property, such as sidewalks.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
Experts say any walking is beneficial, but intervals may boost fitness and break plateaus.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 19 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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Some analysts downplayed the incidents as routine hiccups typical of a company testing a new product, while others viewed the miscues as a troubling sign for the capability of the technology, especially in light of favorable conditions sought out by Tesla.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
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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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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Charlotte Hornets, Tre Johnson, guard, Texas: A bigger scoring guard who is good with the ball in his hands and also can play catch-and-shoot.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Knowing where your food comes from is a privilege worth paying for if one can, and tracking its journey, from field to fork, is a profitable business.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Parks aren’t profitable, museums are empty, and the fine citizens of DUMBO just honk their horns at each other when a massive herbivore escapes from the zoo for a nap under the Brooklyn Bridge.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
30 June 2025
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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficial. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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