beneficial
adjective
ben·e·fi·cial
ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shəl 
1
: producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit entry 1 sense 1)
the beneficial effects of regular exercise
insects that are beneficial to your garden
2
: receiving or entitling one to receive advantage, use, or benefit
a beneficial owner of securities
a beneficial interest in an estate
beneficialness
noun
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Examples of beneficial in a Sentence
He hopes the new drug will prove beneficial to many people.
Regular exercise has many beneficial health effects.
They have a relationship that is beneficial to both of them.
Some insects are harmful but others are beneficial.
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Barry Jackson and, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Glycerin is another beneficial humectant ingredient.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Pickles fermented using brine, which contain probiotics, and are beneficial for gut health.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025
However, submitting your return can be beneficial, even when it’s not required, according to the IRS.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
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beneficial
adjective
ben·e·fi·cial
ˌben-ə-ˈfish-əl
: producing results that are good for health and happiness
beneficialness
noun
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beneficial
adjective
ben·e·fi·cial
ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shəl
1
: providing benefits or advantages
2
: receiving or entitling one to receive an advantage, benefit, or use
a beneficial shareholder
a beneficial estate
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