1
as in favorable
tending to promote or assist the development of something
the claim that the state's long-standing antitax attitude is conducive to entrepreneurship
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as in helpful
providing service or assistance
the noisy environment of the dorms was not very conducive to studying
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Recent Examples of conducive
But some indoor plants do better snug in their pots; being a little root-bound is conducive to their growth and flowering.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
Hot and dry forests become a tinderbox Record droughts and scorching temperatures created conditions conducive to wildfires in Chile and Argentina, the study found, while single-species plantations of highly flammable trees like pines helped the fires spread more easily in both areas.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
But if your space isn’t conducive to an L-shape, this chaise-less silhouette is 20% off in its gray performance textile and ivory wool bouclé upholsteries.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
But the atmosphere at the palace was not conducive to clear thinking.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
Hot and dry forests become a tinderbox Record droughts and scorching temperatures created conditions conducive to wildfires in Chile and Argentina, the study found, while single-species plantations of highly flammable trees like pines helped the fires spread more easily in both areas.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
But if your space isn’t conducive to an L-shape, this chaise-less silhouette is 20% off in its gray performance textile and ivory wool bouclé upholsteries.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
But the atmosphere at the palace was not conducive to clear thinking.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducive
Adjective
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With an attorney on the plaintiffs’ side of the lawsuit colluding with the city’s team, the city could settle the claims on favorable terms.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Warren and Garcia raised ethics questions about whether ballroom donors were promised favorable treatment by the administration in exchange for their contributions.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Overall service was friendly, helpful, and polished.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Having mesh wire baskets on the table to help fish out ingredients from the broth that may be hard to handle with chopsticks, like a clam or a fish ball, can be helpful.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Clark casually informed Nagle about an upcoming class-action lawsuit that was going to be filed against the city that would be beneficial for the city.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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It is typically used as an alternative to cow's milk and may be beneficial for people with diabetes or high blood sugar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Multiple pockets—including an interior security pocket—offer plenty of room for essentials, which is especially useful on travel days when easy access matters.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conducive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducive. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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