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Recent Examples of helpfully
The lens includes a lens cap that doubles as a filter holder, which helpfully also works with the lens hood attached.
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Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Coffee can reduce inflammation, blood pressure and oxidative stress (the last of which can lead to cell and tissue damage), thus helpfully impacting many of the physical signs of aging, Kao said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
As Chadwick approached the tee, Drake helpfully reminded him not to hit the ball there.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Benedict helpfully reminds his brother Colin (Luke Newton)—and the audience—that before meeting Kate (Simone Ashley), their eldest brother Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) had a mistress named Siena (played by Sabrina Bartlett in season one).
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
In this court, the accused — as a pre-trial intro helpfully informs us, invariably people who have committed the worst of crimes, mostly murder — have 90 minutes to use the Mercy system’s records to prove their innocence.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
Aunts may be deeply embedded in the family, or helpfully aloof.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
The Prime helpfully regurgitates Marjorie’s own life stories, though her daughter Tess (Cynthia Nixon) and son-in-law Jon (Danny Burstein) don’t agree about how truthful this pseudo-Walter should be.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
The fan is, helpfully, totally blade-less, so there’s no danger of catching fingers in it (a plus for parents).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2025
Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Coffee can reduce inflammation, blood pressure and oxidative stress (the last of which can lead to cell and tissue damage), thus helpfully impacting many of the physical signs of aging, Kao said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
As Chadwick approached the tee, Drake helpfully reminded him not to hit the ball there.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Benedict helpfully reminds his brother Colin (Luke Newton)—and the audience—that before meeting Kate (Simone Ashley), their eldest brother Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) had a mistress named Siena (played by Sabrina Bartlett in season one).
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
In this court, the accused — as a pre-trial intro helpfully informs us, invariably people who have committed the worst of crimes, mostly murder — have 90 minutes to use the Mercy system’s records to prove their innocence.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
Aunts may be deeply embedded in the family, or helpfully aloof.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
The Prime helpfully regurgitates Marjorie’s own life stories, though her daughter Tess (Cynthia Nixon) and son-in-law Jon (Danny Burstein) don’t agree about how truthful this pseudo-Walter should be.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
The fan is, helpfully, totally blade-less, so there’s no danger of catching fingers in it (a plus for parents).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helpfully
Adverb
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Farina is a finely ground wheat product made from the endosperm of the wheat kernel, which is primarily composed of starch.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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The crunch of the pecans and the bacon are the sound of the perfect dish, but the broccoli will also contribute to this delight—fresh and finely chopped, this vegetable brings a light flavor and a beautiful texture to the dish.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In this no-frills case, the only aspect left from of Christopher Fitzer’s magnificently metaphoric scenic design is a big projection screen with a revolving series of Lehman Brothers images (projections designed by Eric Scanlon).—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mickey and Konrad have magnificently matured a raw, brilliant idea into a bold and uncompromising drama series passionately appreciated by both critics and its fiercely loyal fanbase.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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The upshot is that the trend of AI for mental health can be perceived differently, advantageously so, when recast as a matter of AI for mental wealth.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Andrew happily waved to onlookers while on the Buckingham Palace balcony at the 1962 Trooping the Colour ceremony.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Soft, catnip‑stuffed toys that keep indoor cats active, engaged and happily entertained.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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At nuclear summits, the Kremlin’s leader could grandly sit across from the incumbent in the White House – just like in the glory days of the Cold War – to decide on matters of international security.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Someone asked him what made the old 49ers teams so cinematic, and Lott answered by gesturing grandly behind him, where Montana was smiling for the paparazzi.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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This native honeysuckle is a much better choice than the sweetly scented but invasive Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Plants produce sweetly fragrant flowers from the growing shoot tips continuously from spring through frost, providing a constant supply of nectar for native bees and butterflies.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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For a delightfully wacky and wild pick, try Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria, a loose remake of Dario Argento’s 1977 Italian horror film of the same name.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Of course, there are classic cocktails, and draft and bottled beers, along with upscale non-alcoholic cocktails and delightfully tart lemonade drinks.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Sun Valley Lodge has 108 guest rooms and suites furnished in a classic European style that feels charmingly dated.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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But since then, barring the odd family update (his second daughter was born in 2025) and occasional tribute to a deceased Harry Potter co-star, his grid has been almost charmingly lackluster.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Helpfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helpfully. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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