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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YouGov/Economist also reported a decline, from 39 percent favorable and 45 percent unfavorable in January to 37 percent favorable and 51 percent unfavorable in July.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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The risk-benefit ratio of the COVID-19 vaccination remains strongly favorable.—
Armstrong Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Aug. 2025
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But new jobs are helpful regardless of the number, according to Beaver Dam business owners.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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With districts in desperate need of more funding, any additional administrative money from the state to schools could be helpful, said Suzanne Bellsnyder, a mother and community member who lives in Spearman, a community in the Panhandle.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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During the 1930s, the John Day Company found novels about China to be immensely profitable—but interest in such books had fallen since World War II, and the publisher urgently needed to make money.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
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 7 Aug. 2025.
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