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
Such quality family time is extremely beneficial for the development of well-rounded, adjusted children.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Beginners might also struggle with sourcing high-quality seeds, navigating the unpredictable whims of the ocean, and determining best practices for a low-impact, ecologically beneficial operation.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
Poway Unified School District trustees have asked staff to continue researching whether an additional elective course at all the district’s middle schools could be beneficial to students.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Why isn’t watching content on screens as beneficial as experiencing the arts in person?
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Beginners might also struggle with sourcing high-quality seeds, navigating the unpredictable whims of the ocean, and determining best practices for a low-impact, ecologically beneficial operation.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
Poway Unified School District trustees have asked staff to continue researching whether an additional elective course at all the district’s middle schools could be beneficial to students.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Why isn’t watching content on screens as beneficial as experiencing the arts in person?
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficial
Adjective
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Recent poll results shared at a Tuesday night hearing showed 55% of those in a random sample were favorable to a mill levy override.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The hope is a new administration more favorable to offshore wind will be in place by the time turbines are ready to touch federal waters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The helpful trine between the Moon in your private 12th house and Jupiter in your cautious 8th house offers astrological support regarding tender topics.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Overall the staff is friendly and helpful in accommodating specific needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gluting is ranked as the second best left-hander in Illinois in the 2027 class by Prep Baseball Report behind Benet’s Quinn Rooney, who’s a Notre Dame recruit.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But UConn, usually at its best after making halftime adjustments, immediately fell behind again in the third.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Airlines can also save money by cutting less profitable flights, which can drive up costs for passengers, too.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The closures reflect Walmart’s shifting supply chain strategy, which has resulted in faster delivery along with a profitable e-commerce operation.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficial. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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