as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
the belief that participation in sports has a benefic influence on a young person
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Recent Examples of benefic
Independently, both Jupiter and Venus are benefic planets that promote love, fortune, and expanded opportunities.
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Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 14 Aug. 2017
Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 14 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefic
Adjective
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Working directly with an outside expert may be beneficial.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Tummy time can be beneficial for just about anyone, Snibbe says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Hinton, the son of former All-Pro lineman Chris Hinton, has favorable genes.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Flood watches are issued when conditions are favorable for flooding to notify residents to be prepared.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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For me, the the familiarity is a helpful tool, because everyone comes in with a certain set of expectations.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Leaning into local markets and trends is helpful if your area sees a dip in activity, while striking while the iron is hot will serve those with more foot traffic.—
Rahim Madhavji,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Benefic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefic. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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