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
Probiotic drinks contain microorganisms, including live bacteria and yeasts, that are beneficial for the digestive system and overall health.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
The test would have also been beneficial in shortlisting an ideal setup for the race weekend, given the tight schedule.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Many have noticed that Dell's rebrand is very similar to Apple’s naming conventions, but Srinivasan said this could be beneficial.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
Using companion plants to take up soil space is particularly beneficial for slow-growing plants that have a tough time competing with weeds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
The test would have also been beneficial in shortlisting an ideal setup for the race weekend, given the tight schedule.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Many have noticed that Dell's rebrand is very similar to Apple’s naming conventions, but Srinivasan said this could be beneficial.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
Using companion plants to take up soil space is particularly beneficial for slow-growing plants that have a tough time competing with weeds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficial
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Brussels has exempted defense expenditure from its strict rules on government spending and pledged to create a €150 billion fund from which countries can borrow, at favorable interest rates, to invest in their defense.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Mahaney’s estimates are based on favorable industry checks for consumer demand trends, third-party data checks, and Evercore’s non-deal roadshows (NDR) with UBER management.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Blocking noise is a helpful feature for parents of napping children and night nurses who require restful sleep after their shifts.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Explain why this is a helpful exercise and not just unsanitary and a little awkward.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The latter song was shortlisted for an Oscar for best original song late last year, but wasn’t nominated.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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When companies are willing to pay a cost per click, the world is designed to distract - and that design is profitable.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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While Rocket Lab's stock is up 800% over the past year, according to Forbes, the company is not yet profitable.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficial. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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