as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
one of the most healthful forms of exercise is a brisk walk
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Recent Examples of healthful
There are ways to ease the adjustment, including getting more sunshine to help reset your circadian rhythm for healthful sleep.
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Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Most people can get enough magnesium through their diet by eating various healthful foods.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
Focusing on Longevity and Well-being Senior living operators are well aware of the nationwide trend in the country toward increasing our healthful years beyond 65.
—Sara Zeff Geber, Phd, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Some foods naturally contain healthful fats and can be added to your diet.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
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Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Most people can get enough magnesium through their diet by eating various healthful foods.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
Focusing on Longevity and Well-being Senior living operators are well aware of the nationwide trend in the country toward increasing our healthful years beyond 65.
—Sara Zeff Geber, Phd, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Some foods naturally contain healthful fats and can be added to your diet.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for healthful
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The Seeding Square is a sturdy plastic template that helps properly space seeds and seedlings for healthy plants and bountiful harvests.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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As a reliever who started the season healthy, Minter might not need that much time to build up.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Healthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healthful. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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