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
The light was believed to be the cure for tuberculosis, a miraculous ingredient to ensure healthful longevity, and later, what turned celluloid reels into movie magic.
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Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
But mucus serves many healthful roles, primarily as a medium for catching and removing harmful particles and pathogens from the body.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
This preparation is simple, classic, and healthful, yes, but hardly exciting.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2025
The following can make a healthful addition to your low-carb shopping list:
Olive oil
Coconut oil
Avocado oil
Butter
Ghee
Fats are especially important on the keto diet.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 June 2025
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Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
But mucus serves many healthful roles, primarily as a medium for catching and removing harmful particles and pathogens from the body.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
This preparation is simple, classic, and healthful, yes, but hardly exciting.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2025
The following can make a healthful addition to your low-carb shopping list:
Olive oil
Coconut oil
Avocado oil
Butter
Ghee
Fats are especially important on the keto diet.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for healthful
Adjective
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The final mix includes botanicals, minerals, and vitamins such as holy basil for stress response, curcumin to promote a healthy immune response, konjac root to address oil production, and probiotics to optimize the microbiome.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Wizards have emphasized growth and long-term planning under a new front office regime, but keeping key players healthy has been a challenge.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pashinyan was widely popular among diaspora Armenians after taking power in the 2018 Velvet Revolution, maintaining good relations with them and doing community visits during his international trips.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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In maybe his best throw in front of the 15 NFL scouts in the Memorial Stadium press box, Mendoza stood strong in the face of a seven-man pressure and delivered a 5-yard strike to Sarratt for a score.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Healthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healthful. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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